H.S. Roundup: In battle of state-ranked teams, Berne Union falls in OT against Trimble

Tom Wilson, Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
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GIRLS BASKETBALL

Trimble 46, Berne Union 43, OT: In a battle of state-ranked teams, Berne Union fell just short in their non-conference overtime loss against the visiting Tomcats.

The two teams battled to a 10-10 at the end of the first quarter before the Rockets took a 19-16 halftime lead. The score was tied at 29-29 heading into the fourth and was all even at 39-39 at the end of regulation. Trimble outscored the Rockets 7-4 in overtime.

Sophia Kline led the Rockets with a career-high 32 points, Lauren Groves finished with six and Baylee Mirgon added five points for the Rockets (10-3), who are ranked No. 9 in the Division IV Associated Press poll. Trimble (14-1) is ranked No. 5 in the same poll.

Fisher Catholic 59, Miller 19: The Irish cruised in their Mid-State League-Cardinal Division win.

Ellie Bruce led the way with 16 points and 12 rebounds, Voni Bethel had 12 points and five steals and Jayda Dixon added 10 points and five assists.

Groveport 44, Bloom-Carroll 42: The Bulldogs fell just short in their non-conference loss to the Cruisers.

Emily Bratton led Bloom-Carroll with 15 points, while Reese Pittman and Sophia Haughn added seven points each.

Newark 55, Lancaster 32: The Lady Gales fell short in their Ohio Capital Conference-Buckeye Division game against the visiting Wildcats. No other information was available.

Fisher Catholic 69, New Hope Christian 19: The Irish cruised in their non-conference win. No other information was available.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Fairfield Christian Academy 50, Millersport 42: The Knights took a 28-24 halftime lead and held on in the second half in their Mid-State League-Cardinal Division won over the Lakers.

Matt Keener led a balanced attack for the Knights with 13 points, Ben Hopple had 11, Jay Long added 10 and John Grabans chipped in nine points.

Amanda-Clearcreek 58, Hamilton Township 43: The Aces cruised in their Mid-State League-Buckeye Division win over the Rangers.

Clayton Rhyne led the way with 21 points, Tucker Shamblin had 14 and Tayvon Miller added nine points.

Liberty Union 52, Fairfield Union 50: The Lions pulled a hard-fought Mid-State League-Buckeye Division win over the Falcons. No other information was available.

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