Beech Grove was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 78-56 to the Silver Creek Dragons. While losing is never fun, the Hornets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 246th, while the Dragons are ranked sixth).
Several Hornets players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Bishop Moore, who posted ten points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Tyris Reid, who earned eight points.
Silver Creek got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Dane Caldwell out in front who dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten boards. Caldwell has been hot recently, having also posted two or more blocks the last four times he's played. Another player making a difference was Dane Sprigler, who went 6 of 9 on his way to 17 points.
Beech Grove's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Silver Creek, the win keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian the next time they take the court. Beech Grove will head out to face Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, while Silver Creek will play them later in the day, at 9:00 a.m.
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