The BMS 7th grade boys basketball team faced a tough road challenge on Tuesday night but managed to come away with a hard-fought 45-42 victory over North Decatur. The game was tied 16-16 at halftime, but Batesville seized control with a 17-7 run in the third quarter. North Decatur battled back in the fourth, but Batesville hit key shots down the stretch to secure the win.
Top Scorers:
- Clayton Kaiser: 18 points (season-high)
- Logan Schneider: 11 points
- Jasper Johnson: 5 points
- Henry Candelot: 5 points
- Nolan Gesell: 4 points
- Abram Powner: 2 points
The BMS 8th grade boys basketball team delivered a season-best performance on both ends of the court, cruising to a 48-8 victory at North Decatur. Batesville jumped out early with a 22-3 run in the first quarter and extended the lead with a 16-3 surge in the second, never looking back.
Top Scorers:
- Evan Ibold: 10 points
- Beckett Jones: 10 points
- Lane Higham: 8 points
- Isaiah Martin: 6 points
- Hank Bohman: 6 points
- Trenton Taylor: 4 points
- Deacon Fledderman: 2 points
Both Batesville teams improve to 10-2 and will host Greendale on Thursday night.