Kaylin Smith
Payton Moore
LEWISVILLE, Ind. – Picking up its offensive attack, the Tri girls basketball team defeated Centerville 46-38 in a Tri-Eastern Conference contest on Thursday night.
“It was a slow start for both teams,” Tri Head Coach Jeff Miller said. “We made some adjustments in the second half and started going to the basket more.”
The Titans led 8-5 at the end of the opening period and then 17-12 at the intermission.
In the third quarter, Tri outscored the Bulldogs 16-12 as the Titans added to their advantage to finish the frame on top 33-24.
For the Titans, Payton Moore led the way with 12 points and six rebounds. Kensington Appleby and Addy Edwards each pulled down four rebounds.
Kaylin Smith hit four 3-pointers as she finish with a game-high 14 points. Savanna Kates led Centerville with six rebounds and a pair of steals. Lauren Honkomp added five assists.
Both teams are back on the court on Tuesday. Tri (14-6, 4-3) entertains Wes-Del, while Centerville (4-13, 1-5) gets a visit from Union.
Box Score
CENTERVILLE (4-13, 1-5) – Lauren Honkomp 3 0-0 6, Merissa Ross 2 0-2 6, Savanna Kates 1 0-2 2, Kaylin Smith 5 0-0 14, Madilyn Coombs 2 0-0 4, Alex McFarland 2 0-0 6, Maggie Curts 0 0-0 0, Cassidy Weiss 0 0-0 0. Team – 15 0-4 38.
TRI (14-6, 4-3) – Kylie Dishman 2 0-0 5, Mackenzie Peggs 2 0-2 6, Cayla Johnson 1 3-4 5, Payton Moore 3 6-12 12, Addy Edwards 0 1-2 1, Karlee Winkhart 2 0-0 6, Kensington Appleby 1 3-6 6, Mara Biehl 1 3-6 5. Team – 12 16-26 46.
Centerville 5 12 24 38
Tri 8 17 33 46
3-pointers – Centerville 8 (Smith 4, Ross 2, McFarland 2), Tri 6 (Peggs 2, Winkhart 2, Dishman 1, Appleyby 1). Rebounds – Centerville 26 (Kates 6), Tri 24 (Moore 6). Turnovers – Centerville 17, Tri 9. Fouls – Centerville 22, Tri 10.