Eastern Hancock and Triton Central squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Eastern Hancock had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Tigers by a score of 60-58. The Royals were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Tigers earlier this season, when they won 58-57.
McKenzie Koch
| 02/06/26 vs Triton Central | 25 |
| 02/04/26 vs Christel House | 25 |
| 01/30/26 @ New Palestine | 29 |
| 01/29/26 vs Tri | 21 |
| 01/22/26 vs Daleville | 39 |
| + 2 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Eastern Hancock lost, don't look at McKenzie Koch. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double with 25 points and 13 rebounds. Koch's big performance that evening made it seven games in a row in which she has scored at least 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Bella Sotelo, who posted nine points along with six boards and five steals.
Triton Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Quinn King led the charge by putting up 13 points in addition to eight assists and five rebounds. King has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last eight times she's played. Maryrose Felling was another key player, earning 15 points and seven boards.
Eastern Hancock's defeat dropped their record down to 15-9. As for Triton Central, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 15 of their last 16 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-4 record this season.
Eastern Hancock does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Triton Central, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 59-52 loss against Heritage Christian on the 7th.
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