{"id":31587,"date":"2025-12-21T15:48:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T20:48:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=31587"},"modified":"2025-12-22T07:18:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T12:18:07","slug":"hoops-round-up-bellmont-girls-smash-new-haven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/21\/hoops-round-up-bellmont-girls-smash-new-haven\/","title":{"rendered":"Hoops Round-Up: Bellmont girls smash New Haven"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Bellmont Braves dominated the first half against New Haven Saturday, building a 60-4 lead at halftime before finishing up an 89-10 win in the NE8. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lanie French led all scorers with 18 points, all in the first three quarters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaitlyn Barton had one of her best career performances with 17 points, while Mary Bleke added 14 and Ashley Bleke 12. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Bellmont Braves enjoyed a 35-2 lead after eight minutes of play Saturday night. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Now 12-1 on the year, the Braves will have the winter break off before embarking on the toughest stretch of their season in the first two weeks of January. Matchups against state-ranked sides will hopefully prepare the team for a run at the state title in 3A. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the ACAC, Jay County jumped out to a 30-11 lead in the first quarter and never let the Starfires back into the game, rolling to a 75-44 victory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ana Lehman went 8 of 9 from the free throw line and had 23 points. Laney Trausch added 16 points. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“They really came out hitting on all cylinders,” said South Adams head coach Brett Freeman. “As our girls play more and develop their games, we hope to be in that position to compete with them on a yearly basis.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, in boys’ action, the Heritage Patriots won a second game in 24 hours by beating Northrop in the afternoon at home. Kingston Galentine had another superb game, leading the team with 18 points, while Taurean Brown had 13 in the victory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Patriots are now 6-1 on the year, with their only loss to Blackhawk Christian (5-2), who are ranked #11 in 3A. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: No stats or information were received from Adams Central for their loss to Ridgewood Saturday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local Girls Scores<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bellmont 89 New Haven 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bluffton 59 Adams Central 48<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Columbia City 49 East Noble 31<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eastside 55 Lakeland 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FW Canterbury 38 Career Academy 31<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hamilton Southeastern 59 Homestead 53<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jay County 75 South Adams 44<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leo 49 Huntington North 40<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Norwell 69 DeKalb 36<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Woodlan 61 Heritage 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Local Boys Scores<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bluffton 50 Garrett 27<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brebeuf Jesuit 74 Bishop Luers 62<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carroll (FW) 43 Warsaw 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elkhart 55 FW Snider 51<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heritage 54 FW Northrop 38<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Huntington North 76 Marion 53<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Haven 67 Concordia Lutheran 47<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ridgewood (OH) 68 Adams Central 44<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Woodlan 50 Churubusco 49<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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