Basketball Recap: Beech Grove Falls to Indian Creek in First Game of Season

By Team Reports Nov 15, 2024, 7:52pm

Basketball Recap: Beech Grove Hornets vs. Indian Creek Braves

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Beech Grove had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took a 56-51 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Indian Creek Braves. The loss continues a trend for the Hornets in their matchups with the Braves: they've now lost seven in a row.

Despite the defeat, Beech Grove saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Lyla Muffler-Challis earned 13 points. The dominant performance also gave Muffler-Challis a new career-high in threes (three). Another player making a difference was Bre Veal, who earned ten points.

Leading Indian Creek to victory were Ayla Lollar and Alexa Sichting. Lollar went 6 for 8 from beyond the arc en route to 21 points plus four steals, while Sichting almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 16 rebounds. Jasmine Day was another key player, posting eight points in addition to five assists.

Beech Grove has already played their next contest, a 45-41 loss against Whiteland on the 12th. Indian Creek has also already played their next game, a 63-55 defeat against New Albany on the 7th.

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