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Mounties battle Trojans, but come up short

Mounties battle Trojans, but come up short Codey Emerson Journal Review NEW MARKET — So close. That was the story of the game as the Southmont boys’ basketball team hosted …

Tigers blow by Chargers

LINDEN — Lebanon used a smothering defense and had their best offensive output of the season in a 65-27 victory over Sagamore Conference foe North Montgomery Friday. The Tigers used several …

Athenians outrun Mustangs

Athenians outrun Mustangs Jared McMurry jmcmurry@jrpress.com Crawfordsville wasted no time getting back to business after a two-week layoff on Friday night — defeating Fountain Central …

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Wolves need season high to beat Mustangs

MARSHALL — There was no lack of energy, excitement and excellent basketball, but Fountain Central’s girls team had their …
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LOCAL SPORTS: County swimming teams swept

Athenians swept by Bulldogs The Crawfordsville boys’ and girls’ swimming and diving teams were swept by Brownsburg on …
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Mounties back in win column

NEW MARKET — The Southmont girls’ basketball team ended a three-game losing streak with a 56-27 Sagamore Conference win …
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Chargers unable to keep pace with Tigers

LINDEN — North Montgomery was unable to keep pace with Lebanon on Wednesday night, falling to the Tigers 54-27 in a Sagamore …
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Athenian girls basketball on pause admist three-game winning streak

On Tuesday night the Crawfordsville girls’ basketball team won a third straight game for the first time since 2015, when they …
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Mounties edge Cadets

NEW MARKET — The Soutmont boys’ basketball team used a strong first half to build a lead and hold on for a 58-54 win over …
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LOCAL SPORTS: Area swimming and diving teams hit the deck, Mustangs sweep Athenians and Bison in wrestling, Athenians and Mounties open gymnastics season

SWIMMING AND DIVING Athenians split with Terre Haute North The Crawfordsville girls and boys swimming and diving teams split …
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Athenians win again

Crawfordsville's girls’ basketball team made it three wins in a row for the first time since 2015 by knocking off Covington …
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Chargers back in win column

LINDEN — North Montgomery’s girls basketball team is hitting its stride at the right time. The Chargers proved that on …
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Mounties drop third in a row

DANVILLE — A tough night taking care of the ball turned into a 54-35 Southmont girls basketball loss in Sagamore Conference …
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MCMURRY: Is it time for the IHSAA to sanction girls wrestling?

The parents of Penn’s girls wrestling team were screaming, cheering and high-fiving. They were giving their kids the same …
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Mounties stop skid with win over Panthers

The Southmont basketball team stopped a two-game skid on Saturday night with a 58-55 win over Riverton Parke. After playing right …
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Basile scores 20 to carry Wright St. past IUPUI 100-72

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Grant Basile had 20 points as Wright St. rolled past IUPUI 100-72 on Saturday. Tanner Holden had 16 points and seven rebounds for Wright St. (11-4, 9-3 Horizon League). Tim …

Brogdon's 3-pointer lifts Pacers past Magic 120-118 in OT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When Malcolm Brogdon caught a pass from Doug McDermott on the right wing in the waning seconds of overtime, he didn't hesitate to launch the deep shot. “I like to take big …

No. 7 Michigan uses strong defense to rout Purdue 70-53

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Michigan coach Juwan Howard put the emphasis on defense from the first time his entire team practiced this season. It paid big dividends Friday night. On a night …

Basile scores 24 to carry Wright State past IUPUI 95-65

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Grant Basile had a career-high 24 points as Wright State routed IUPUI 95-65 on Friday. Loudon Love had 16 points and 11 rebounds for Wright State (10-4, 8-3 Horizon League). …

Held, No. 18 DePaul women roll past Butler 80-66

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Lexi Held scored 17 points, Deja Church had a double-double and No. 18 DePaul used strong finishes each quarter to roll to an 80-66 win over Butler on Thursday night. Sonya …

Irish on probation, faces recruiting limits for violations

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame's football program is on NCAA probation until next January after admitting to recruiting violations in 2019 in which a now-former assistant had an impermissible …

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National Sports Headlines

Durant, Irving help Nets hold off Adebayo, Heat 128-124

NEW YORK (AP) — Brooklyn's three superstars were just enough to overcome Bam Adebayo's brilliant individual effort. Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Kyrie Irving took over late and had 28 and the …

Jazz rout Warriors for 8th straight; Curry now 2nd in 3s

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Donovan Mitchell had 23 points, seven rebounds and six assists as the Utah Jazz routed the Golden State Warriors 127-108 on Saturday night for their eighth straight …

Michigan athletic department on pause because of COVID-19

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The entire University of Michigan athletic department is pausing because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The state Department of Health and Human Services issued the mandate …

Davis scores season-high 37 as Lakers beat Bulls 101-90

CHICAGO (AP) — Anthony Davis scored a season-high 37 points against his hometown team, LeBron James added 17 points and 11 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls 101-90 on …

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