Decatur Central's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top against the East Central Trojans by a score of 39-32. The win was some much needed relief for the Hawks as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Decatur Central got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Aleeyah McElrath out in front who posted ten points. Another player making a difference was Havana Thompson, who earned nine points and three steals.
Despite the loss, East Central saw an underclassman step up: freshman Natalie Stenger had 14 points and three steals. Stenger has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaleigh Meadows, who put up five points and three steals.
Hawks
| 12/17/24 @ East Central | 39-32 |
| 12/10/24 @ Franklin Central | 23-62 |
| 12/06/24 @ Franklin Community | 36-49 |
| 12/03/24 @ Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory | 45-58 |
| 11/27/24 @ Whiteland | 42-48 |
Decatur Central's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-7. As for East Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-5.
Decatur Central wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 59-56 defeat against Mooresville on the 20th. As for East Central, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 44-37 victory against Batesville on the 21st.
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