Beech Grove unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. The contest between the Hornets and the Greenfield-Central Cougars didn't end well, with the Hornets falling 64-47. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.
Beech Grove's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was AJ Amos, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 11 boards. Another player making a difference was Bishop Moore, who shot 45% from the field to rack up 13 points and five rebounds.
Greenfield-Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Clay Mullins led the charge by going 5-for-8 en route to 14 points along with eight assists and six boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Malachi Van, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and ten rebounds.
Beech Grove wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 72-65 victory against Christel House on the 29th. As for Greenfield-Central, they will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on Indianapolis Washington at 7:30 p.m. on the 3rd.
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