Shelbyville and New Palestine squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Shelbyville had to settle for second. They took a 35-27 hit to the loss column at the hands of the New Palestine Dragons. The Golden Bears were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Dragons earlier this season, when they won 42-38.
Hannah Baker
| 01/22/25 @ Whiteland | 9 |
| 02/07/25 vs New Palestine | 5 |
| 11/16/24 vs Morristown | 5 |
| 01/14/25 @ Rushville | 4 |
| 01/11/25 @ Yorktown | 4 |
| + 15 more games |
Shelbyville lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Hannah Baker, who posted nine points in addition to five rebounds and five steals. She has become a key player for Shelbyville: the team is 9-2 when she posts at least three steals, but 5-9 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Addy Marshall, who had five points and five boards.
Even though they lost, Shelbyville smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in November of 2024.
New Palestine got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Sadey Hughbanks out in front who dropped a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. That's the most boards Hughbanks has posted since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Kylee Beranek, who earned eight points and 14 rebounds.
Shelbyville's defeat dropped their record down to 14-11. As for New Palestine, they now have a winning record of 12-11.
Shelbyville does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for New Palestine, they have already played their next contest, a 59-48 loss against Roncalli on the 8th.
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