Prep Report: Strong second half propels Connersville to win over Golden Bears

Connersville outscored Shelbyville 29-15 in the second half Saturday to defeat the Golden Bears, 53-39.

The game was tied 24-all at halftime before the Spartans used a 15-6 third quarter scoring advantage to take the lead.

Connersville (3-1) had five players score between seven and 14 points in the win. Kendyl Bottomley led the way with a game-high 14 points. Serenity Pennington also reached double digits with 11 points.

Hannah Baker, Jayla Ash and Melia Cartwright each scored nine points for Shelbyville (1-1).

Connersville won the junior varsity game, 43-17. Teegan Selby led the Spartans (3-1) with 12 points and seven rebounds.

Shelbyville is at Speedway (2-1) Tuesday.

In other girls basketball games Saturday:

Oldenburg Academy 49, Southwestern 19

At Oldenburg Academy, the Class A, No. 8 Twisters raced out to a 22-2 lead after one quarter and cruised to a 30-point victory.

The Twisters improved to 2-1.

Claire Utley led Southwestern with seven points, two rebounds and two assists. Bryla Dunbar finished with six points and seven rebounds.

Southwestern (0-4) is at Shelbyville (1-1) Friday.

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