The 7th grade Batesville Middle School boys basketball traveled to St. Leon where they came up short to the East Central Trojans 28-31. The Bulldogs got out to an early lead late in the first quarter 10-4. The Trojans put pressure on the bulldogs and were able to narrow the lead at the half to 5. The second half, was a struggle offensively for the bulldogs as the Trojans were able to hit a 3, late in the quarter to tie the game at the end of the third quarter 22-22. Late in the 4th quarter, the Trojans hit a three to take the lead. The Bulldogs got a couple of good looks to tie the game, but couldn’t get a shot to fall as time expired. The bulldogs were led in scoring by Carson Meyer and Camden Kaiser with 8, Levi Hunt and Jackson Peetz with 4, and Winston Garrett and Eli Denni with 2 points. The Bulldogs are now 7-7 on the season and face South Dearborn on Tuesday, December 13th.
Submitted by the school’s athletic department.