The North Decatur Chargers C-Team Boys Basketball squad pulled off a thrilling overtime victory Monday night, defeating the Knightstown Panthers 36-33 in a hard-fought battle.
The Chargers started strong, jumping to a 10-3 lead in the first quarter. However, the Panthers rallied to seize a 17-14 halftime advantage. North Decatur stumbled in the third quarter, as turnovers allowed Knightstown to hold a 26-25 edge heading into the final period.
Refusing to back down, the Chargers fought back and regained the lead before the Panthers forced overtime in a dramatic finish. In the extra period, the Chargers’ defense held Knightstown to just three points. Kipton Ruf’s early layup and a clutch 4-for-5 performance at the free-throw line sealed the win, marking the Chargers’ second consecutive victory.
Game Highlights:
- Henry Kinker: 11 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist
- Kipton Ruf: 11 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist
- Clayton Ruf: 7 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist
- Harper Gunn: 5 points, 7 rebounds
- Caiden Ryan: 2 points, 2 rebounds
- Simon Barber: 2 assists, 1 rebound
- Izaiah Yoder: 1 rebound
Scoring Breakdown:
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | 10 | 14 | 25 | 30 | 36 |
| Panthers | 3 | 14 | 26 | 30 | 33 |
The Chargers will aim to extend their winning streak as they take on Southwestern Shelby on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.