Sheridan got its first sectional win in six years on Tuesday, beating Eastbrook 53-49 in the opening game of Class 2A Sectional 39 at Blackford.
The Blackhawks got off to a good start, leading 14-8 after the first quarter. Silas DeVaney scored nine points in that period, including a 3-for-3 performance from the free-throw line. The Panthers cut that lead to 23-20 by halftime; Kyle Eden had five points to help keep Sheridan in front.
The ‘Hawks led 32-26 after three quarters. Both teams turned on the offense in the fourth, scoring over 20 points each. Sheridan held on by making free throws; Ethan Moistner was 6-of-8 during that period, while Eden scored six points, including a 4-of-6 effort from the line.
DeVaney led the Blackhawks with 18 points, followed by Eden with 13 and Moistner with 11. Corbin Murray collected six rebounds, followed by Webel with five. Moistner had five steals and Eden handed out four assists.
Sheridan is now 12-10 for the season and guaranteed the Blackhawks’ first winning season since their 2012-13 team went 13-8. Sheridan advances to the sectional semi-finals, where it plays Taylor at 6 p.m. Friday.
SHERIDAN 53, EASTBROOK 49
Sheridan FG FT TP PF
Corbin Murray 3-6 2-3 8 3
Kyle Eden 4-9 4-8 13 4
Cayden Hunter 0-5 0-0 0 1
Silas DeVaney 7-9 4-5 18 2
Ethan Moistner 2-6 6-8 11 3
Keenan Warren 0-2 0-0 0 1
Cole Webel 1-5 0-0 3 3
Totals 17-42 16-24 53 17
Score by Quarters
Sheridan 14 9 9 21 – 53
Eastbrook 8 12 6 23 – 49
Sheridan 3-point shooting (3-14) Webel 1-5, Moistner 1-2, Eden 1-1, Hunter 0-5, Murray 0-1.
Sheridan rebounds (22) Murray 6, Webel 5, DeVaney 3, Warren 3, Moistner 3, Eden 2.