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The Blackford Bruins stayed undefeated on the season with a second consecutive victory by an impressive margin, beating the Heritage Patriots in Hartford City, 59-41. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was the season opener for the Patriots, who were coming off a six-win season after a pair of one-win seasons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coach Jason Miller’s team came out of the chute well, claiming a 17-16 lead after the opening quarter on the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was an exceptional debut for freshman Elena Lybarger, who scored eleven of the team’s first-quarter points. The ninth grader struggled at the free throw line, however, going just 1 for 5. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The focus for the Patriots shifted in the second quarter as the ball went to Kinley Galentine, another freshman who had three of the visitors’ four made shots in the period. The Patriots lead evaporated late in the quarter and they went into halftime trailing 28-26. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strong third-quarter performances by Olivia Murphy and Rilley Heflin gave Blackford a lead they would not relinquish as they went on to their 18-point victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Murphy finished with a game-high 29 points for the Bruins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elena Lybarger finished with 17 points, while Galentine had twelve. Elena and Elise Hissong were the only two Patriots to score in the fateful fourth quarter. Hissong finished with five points. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heritage will host Churubusco on Saturday afternoon with a 2:30 p.m. tip scheduled. That game can be heard on WZBD, 92.7 FM. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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