The Batesville Bulldogs rallied in the fourth quarter to force overtime and eventually defeat the visiting East Central Trojans 64-62. The Bulldogs led early in the first quarter and not again until the overtime period. Batesville outscored the Trojans 18-9 in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 53-53. They scored the first five points of the overtime and held on for the two-point win. Jack Grunkemeyer led the Bulldogs with 17 points, five rebounds, two steals and two blocked shots. Cade Kaiser led the team with seven rebounds and six assists while scoring 11 points. Sam Johnson was also in double figures scoring 15 points. Trenten Luers was fourth on the team in scoring with seven points.
Submitted by the school’s athletic department.