The BMS 8th grade boys basketball team delivered a commanding performance on Monday night, defeating Connersville 43-20 at home. Batesville’s stifling defense held the Spartans to just two points in the first half, paving the way for their ninth win of the season.
The Bulldogs matched their season-high point total and held their seventh opponent this year to under 30 points. Hank Bohman led the way with 12 points, while RJ Schuerman, Isaiah Martin, and Evan Ibold each added 5 points. Braden Hochstetler, Lane Higham, and Beckett Jones scored 4 apiece, with Jax Negovetich and Deacon Fledderman each contributing 2 points.
The BMS 7th grade boys basketball team rolled past Connersville with a 41-12 victory, holding the Spartans scoreless until the 4-minute mark of the second quarter.
Top Scorers:
- Logan Schneider: 10 points
- Jonah Heil: 8 points
- Henry Candelot: 5 points
- Clayton Kaiser: 4 points
- Caden Hautman: 3 points
- Jasper Johnson, Jared Zins, Drake Hohman, Abram Powner, and Timothy Quillin: 2 points each
- Nolan Gesell: 1 point
Both Bulldogs teams improved to 9-2 on the season and will face North Decatur on Tuesday.