It was a busy night of high school basketball for the girls Tuesday on the final night before the season begins for the boys in Z-Land.
Bellmont scored 27 points in the second quarter and blew out the Adams Central Jets on their home court Tuesday, winning by 50 points with balanced scoring and smothering defense.
Leading the Braves in scoring was Emily Bleke with 17 points, while Lanie French had a big night with 14 points.
Elsewhere, Leo beat South Adams in the Lion’s Den, 47-30.
Laney Trausch led the Stars with 13 points, making 7 of 9 from the free throw line.
The biggest difference against the now 5-2 Lions came on the glass, said coach Brett Freeman.
“We struggled to get good boxouts and control the rebound. They were able to get a number of points in the first half from their offensive rebounds.”
The Stars will face a tough challenge when they host a very good Bluffton team Friday night.
“We continue to take steps in the right direction,” said Freeman. “It’s a youthful group that will continue to get better.”
Follow WZBD for more high school basketball coverage after Thanksgiving as our team brings you full coverage of the start of the season for Heritage and Bellmont boys and also the big showdown between Bellmont and Homestead Friday night in girls basketball.
Local Girls’ Scores Tuesday
Angola 64 Garrett 40
Bellmont 73 Adams Central 23
Bluffton 84 New Haven 16
Carroll (FW) 71 East Noble 64
Columbia City 68 Goshen 14
Eastside 54 Bishop Luers 27
Bishop Dwenger 64 Blackhawk Christian 48
Wayne 49 Fremont 46
Huntington North 69 South Side 43
Lakewood Park Christian 45 North Side 25
Leo 47 South Adams 30
Norwell 80 Concordia Lutheran 48
