Eagles top Lapel in OT

FRANKTON — The rivalry between Frankton and Lapel delivered a spectacular and exciting outcome as the Eagles prevailed in overtime here Saturday night, 62-58.Both teams spent time in leading the other but late in the fourth quarter, it appeared the Bulldogs would come out on top.

Panthers defeat APA

ELWOOD — A strong finish propelled Elwood’s Panthers to a 45-35 victory over Anderson Prep at John Ward Gymnasium on Saturday night.Elwood trailed APA 30-29 entering the fourth quarter but outscored its guest 16-5 over the final eight minutes to earn the 10-point victory and even its record at 1-1 on the season.Leading the way for the Panthers was 6-foot-5 senior James Ward, who scored nine of his game-high 19 points in the fourth quarter.Samar Nave’s basket early in the fourth quarter extended the Jets’ lead to 32-29.

Jay County dominates 2nd half, beats Elwood

By RICK TEVERBAUGHFor Elwood Call-LeaderELWOOD — Going into this season, expectations were that the first several games were going to be rough for Elwood’s high school boys basketball team, considering the group of players who graduated the year before.That certainly was how Tuesday’s game played out as Jay County came away with a 56-19 victory over the Panthers in the season opener for both teams.“We are inexperienced,” said Elwood coach Ryan Vanskyock.

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Elwood unable to finish games

ELWOOD — The Elwood High School girls basketball team has markedly improved from a year ago, but the Panthers still have a way to go find the success they want.What eluded Elwood in over the last four-day stretch where the Panthers played three games was the ability to finish games.