Prep Report: Strong second quarter pushes Triton Central to road win at Waldron

A 25-point second quarter helped Triton Central secure a 75-45 win Friday at Waldron.

The visiting Tigers extended an 11-5 lead after one quarter to 36-14 at halftime when six different players contributed to the explosive quarter.

Maryrose Felling finished with a game-high 22 points to improve the Tigers to 3-5. Madison Collins finished with 13 points and Quinn King had 10.

Emerson Lindsey hit four three-pointers to lead Waldron (4-4) with 15 points. Alivia Fischer finished with 11.

Triton Central won the junior varsity game 39-16. Madison Swisher led the victorious Tigers with 10 points. Riley Thurston scored 10 points for the Mohawks.

Triton Central hosts Indianapolis Scecina (2-4) Tuesday for an Indiana Crossroads Conference contest.

Waldron travels to Jac-Cen-Del (2-5) Tuesday.

In other girls basketball games:

Batesville 50, Shelbyville 43

At Shelbyville’s William L. Garrett Gymnasium Saturday afternoon, the visiting Bulldogs overcame an 8-for-22 performance from the free-throw line to deal the Golden Bears their third consecutive loss.

Batesville led 38-34 after three quarters then outscored Shelbyville 12-9 in the fourth quarter despite missing 10 free throws.

Marlee Obermeyer led the Bulldogs (7-2) with 14 points. Kaylin Kathman finished with 12 points and Madelyn Haskamp had 10. Batesville has won five straight.

Maddy Jones hit four 3s to lead Shelbyville (3-4) with 14 points. Jayla Ash finished with 11.

The Golden Bears host New Palestine (5-3) Tuesday in their Hoosier Heritage Conference opener.

Purdue Poly Englewood 82, Southwestern 14

At Southwestern Friday, the visiting Techies built a 31-4 lead after one quarter and cruised to its sixth win of the season.

Tanna Tatlock led Southwestern (2-7) with 12 points.

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