New Castle can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They took down the Centerville Bulldogs 61-42. That's more bragging rights for the Trojans, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
New Castle's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Carlee Lanzer, who posted 15 points in addition to six boards and five assists. Another player making a difference was Piper Arthur, who had 18 points and three steals.
New Castle smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in five consecutive matches.
Trojans
| 12/17/24 @ Centerville | 61-42 |
| 12/13/24 vs Shelbyville | 38-47 |
| 12/10/24 @ Connersville | 40-48 |
| 12/03/24 @ New Palestine | 33-37 |
| 11/27/24 vs Blue River Valley | 64-14 |
New Castle's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-8. As for Centerville, their defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. New Castle will take on Jay County in a holiday battle at at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Jay County has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. Centerville and Hagerstown will compete for holiday cheer at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Centerville is facing Hagerstown at the right time seeing as Hagerstown is stuck on an 11-game losing streak.
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