Sheridan won its first Hoosier Heartland Conference game of the season Friday, beating Tri-Central 54-44 at Hobbs Memorial Gym.
The Blackhawks got off to a solid start, leading 19-9 after the first quarter. The Trojans chipped away at the lead over the next two periods, getting within 33-27 by halftime and 41-38 after three periods. But Sheridan finished the game with a fine defensive effort, allowing Tri-Central only six points in the fourth.
Three players reached double figures for the ‘Hawks. Ethan Moistner nailed four 3-pointers on his way to 14 points, and also had four steals. Kyle Eden scored 11 points and led the rebounds with five. Silas DeVaney added 10 points, while Cayden Hunter dished out four assists.
Sheridan is 1-1 in HHC play and 3-2 overall. The Blackhawks host Fountain Central tonight.
SHERIDAN 54, TRI-CENTRAL 44
Sheridan FG FT TP PF
Corbin Murray 3-6 0-0 7 1
Kyle Eden 5-9 0-1 11 5
Cayden Hunter 3-9 1-3 8 4
Cole Watts 1-1 0-0 3 0
Silas DeVaney 4-7 2-2 10 4
Keenan Warren 0-1 1-2 1 0
Ethan Moistner 5-11 0-0 14 2
Totals 21-44 4-8 54 16
Score by Quarters
Tri-Central 9 18 11 6 – 44
Sheridan 19 14 8 13 – 54
Sheridan 3-point shooting (8-19) Moistner 4-7, Hunter 1-5, Murray 1-4, Eden 1-2, Watts 1-1.
Sheridan rebounds (17) Eden 5, Murray 4, DeVaney 3. Moistner 2, Hunter 1, Watts 1, Warren 1.