The Chargers traveled to Knightstown on Monday to play their second contest of the new year against the Panthers. The team started strong, taking a 10-0 lead into the second behind 4 points a piece from Garrett Schwering and Mason Kunz and 2 points
from Hudson Herbert. The Panthers finally found the basket in the second, scoring 6 points, but Brody Barker hit a 3, and Mason Kunz and Scott Morford added 2 a piece, taking the halftime score to 17-6. The Chargers played a solid second half, ending the third quarter up 30-14, with Schwering, Barker, Kunz, and Hayden Ramsey all scoring baskets. The Panthers outscored the Chargers 12-7 in the fourth, but ultimately the Chargers left Knightstown with a 37-26 win.
The Chargers were led in scoring by Barker with 9 points, Kunz and Schwering each had 8, Ramsey and Herbert scored 4 a piece, and Morford and Eli Trenkamp each scored 2.
The Chargers improved their record to 4-4 on the season. Their next game is on 01/19/2023 at Milan.
Submitted by the school’s athletic department.