Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Center Grove). They blew past the Columbus North Bull Dogs 64-32 on Thursday. The Trojans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matches by 21 points or more this season.
Gracyn Gilliard was her usual excellent self, going 8 of 17 on her way to 19 points along with five assists and five steals. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in assists. Ava Grant was another key player, going 5 for 11 en route to 14 points.
They weren't the only one working in the assists department: Center Grove was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Columbus North's loss came despite strong showings from Kaylie Harmon and Kenna Conrad. Harmon posted eight points, while Conrad earned seven points and eight rebounds.
Trojans
| 01/16/25 @ Columbus North | 64-32 |
| 12/20/24 @ Whiteland | 35-24 |
| 12/07/24 @ Danville | 60-47 |
| 12/03/24 @ Franklin Community | 61-31 |
| 11/26/24 @ Roncalli | 45-33 |
| + 9 more games |
Center Grove's win was their 14th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 15-2. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.7 points per game. As for Columbus North, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 13-5.
Center Grove will head out on the road to challenge Lawrence North at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Center Grove is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51.6 points per game this season. As for Columbus North, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Whiteland at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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