The Sheridan girls basketball team kept its win streak going Thursday night in a home Hoosier Heartland Conference game with Carroll.
The Blackhawks beat the Comets 46-36. Sheridan got off to a good start, leading 15-4 after the first quarter. The ‘Hawks were in front 30-18 at halftime.
The second half of the game was a battle, but Sheridan was able to hang on for the victory, its fifth in a row. The ‘Hawks are 7-3 for the season.
“I think we have to learn to play 32 minutes of basketball instead of 16,” said Blackhawks coach Jeff Guenther. “We struggled in the second half again.”
Sheridan was led by Audrey Reed, who poured in 32 points. Reed shot 9 of 18 from the field and was just as efficient from the line, making 12 of 15 free throws.
“She played hard,” said Guenther.
Nixon Williams had eight rebounds to lead that category. Sheridan also made 18 team steals: Allie Delph had five takeaways, while Williams, Heather Barker and Reed all made four. Lillian Barker had one steal.
“It’s a conference win, happy with that,” said Guenther. “Move on to the next one.”
Sheridan is now 3-1 in HHC play, which puts it in a tie for second place with Clinton Prairie. The Gophers are also 3-1. Rossville currently leads the conference at 2-0; the Hornets will face Carroll on Saturday, but then will not play their remaining four league games until January.
The Blackhawks, meanwhile, played their third of five consecutive HHC games when they took on Carroll. Next up will be Clinton Prairie, with Sheridan traveling to the Gophers’ gym on Tuesday.
Sheridan’s Heather Barker takes the ball down the court during the Blackhawks’ game with Carroll on Thursday. Sheridan won 46-36 for its fifth consecutive victory. (Richie Hall)