The hardwood was alive on Wednesday night as local girls’ basketball teams battled fiercely in key matchups. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, teams like Indian Lake, West Liberty-Salem, Benjamin Logan, and others showcased skill, determination, and teamwork, giving fans plenty to cheer about.
Bellefontaine vs. Indian Lake
Indian Lake earned a hard-fought 43–37 victory over county rival Bellefontaine in a tight, physical matchup that went down to the wire.
Bellefontaine trailed by 11 at halftime but stormed back with gritty second-half play. The Lakers seized a late lead and held strong behind their top scorers.
Indian Lake Scoring:
- Carly Strayer 10 points, 4 steals
- Kennedy Schwaderer 8
- Alivia Kinney 8
Bellefontaine Scoring:
- Hailee Lamb 13 points, 6 rebounds
- Mia Brown 13 points, 3 steals
West Liberty-Salem vs. Triad
West Liberty-Salem traveled to Triad and came away with a dominant 69–10 victory.
WL-S Scoring Leaders:
- 15 – Ava Astorino
- 12 – Ellery Wygal
- 11 – Arianna Weaver
- 8 – Arianna Wallen
- 5 – Ava Poppe
- 4 – Lucy Cole
- 3 – Isla Leichty
- 2 – Emily King
Triad Scoring Leaders:
Gracie Martin 5, Jazz Ford 3, Riley Queen 2.
Ben Logan vs. Kenton Ridge
The Ben Logan Raiders hosted the Kenton Ridge Cougars on Tuesday night for a crossover CBC matchup.
Varsity:
The Ben Logan Varsity Lady Raiders held strong down the stretch, topping Kenton Ridge 51–47 in a tense finish.
Ben Logan led 35–24 entering the fourth quarter, but Kenton Ridge surged late with a 23–16 run. The Raiders responded with clutch defense and timely scoring to seal the win.
Ben Logan Scoring:
- Rylan Norviel 10
- Adilynne Gregg 9
- Kylie Harner 8
- Paislee Rodenberger 6
- Molly Siefring 6
- Daylin Varner 4
- Jozie Taylor 3
- Brielle Kline 3
- Addison Kuhn 2
JV:
Ben Logan defeated Kenton Ridge 40–22.
Miley Buettner led with 9 points. Paislee Rodenberger added 8, Madison Shields 6, and Brielle Kline 5. Marley Shields turned in a strong defensive effort with 4 steals and 4 points, while Miya Wilis added 2 blocks.
Mechanicsburg vs. West Jefferson
West Jefferson edged Mechanicsburg 48–44 in a competitive matchup that stayed tight all night.
Quarter Scores:
Mechanicsburg – 10, 9, 12, 13
West Jefferson – 6, 8, 14, 20
Mechanicsburg Scoring:
Clara Forrest 14
JV:
Mechanicsburg rolled to a 34–11 win. Avery McDowell led the Indians with 10 points.
