NP pulled ahead to leads of 6-0, 12-2 and then used an 11-0 run to start the second quarter that gave the Dragons a 23-8 lead. Kyleigh Smock, Taylor Espich and Bethany Murrell all drained 3-pointers in the run.
But Greenwood finished the half on a 15-2 run that cut the Dragon edge to 25-23 at halftime -- capped by a 3-pointer from Alexis Swearingen at the buzzer -- and then post player Deauna Evans hit a 3-pointer on the opening possession of the second half to give the Woodmen their first lead at 26-25.
After the lead changed hands several times in the third, Greenwood pulled away in the fourth. It was 48-45 when junior Kelsie Ratliff hit her third 3-pointer of the game, giving Greenwood a six-point edge. Deauna Evans scored on the next possession, then a turnover and Greenwood milked a minute of clock before the Dragons had to foul and the Woodmen put things away at the line, hitting 9-of-10 free throws in the final 1:41.
Greenwood had four players in double-figures, led by Ratliff's 19 points. Deauna Evans had 12 points, while senior Kailey Evans had 10 points, six boards and five steals. Point guard Alexis Swearingen had 14 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
Murrell led the Dragons with 14 points and 14 rebounds. Kyleigh Smock had eight points. Abby Seifert added seven points and nine rebounds.
The Dragons outrebounded Greenwood 35-26, but the Woodmen committed just nine turnovers to NP's 21, and Greenwood held a 28-6 advantage in points off turnovers, including 13 points off seven NP miscues in the fourth quarter, during which Greenwood outscored NP 24-13.
The Dragons, now 6-9 against one of the state's toughest schedules, face 2A #4 Triton Central on Thursday. TC is unbeaten at 12-0 on the year. You can listen to the game LIVE at HancockCountySports.com
Swimming
Cougars fall to Center Grove: Greenfield-Central's boys swim team was close against one of the state's powers, but fell 99-81 in a dual meet.
G-C winners were Patrick Stutz in the 50 free, Jon McCormick in the 100 breaststroke and the 200 and 400 free relays of Stutz, Austin Wilburn, James Young and Cody Wilburn.
CG also won the girls meet 137-48.
The Cougars join their conference brethren in the HHC meet this weekend at New Palestine. Diving gets underway on Thursday, with the swimming events on Saturday.
Gymnastics
Dragons 3rd in opener: The New Palestine gymnastics team opened its season by placing third in a three-way meet. New Castle won with 97.625 points, Connersville had 97.475 and the Dragons 78.5.
The Dragons' top placers were Ciarra Hough, who finished fifth on floor and
balance beam, and Julie Hilton, who was sixth on vault. The Dragons were
shorthanded Tuesday, competing without four gymnasts who were unavailable due to
various reasons.
"We had several girls who are showing some potential to be a key gymnast
for the team," NP coach Jenny Musselman said.
"I have very high expectations for this season as well as the team.
If we can keep everyone healthy and eligible we will have a great shot at
winning sectionals."
Coming up
More hoops this week
Wednesday
GIRLS: Knightstown (10-4) at Greenfield-Central (9-5), 7:30 p.m. (G-C's fight cancer night)
Thursday
GIRLS: Triton Central (12-0) at New Palestine (6-9), 7:30 p.m. (LIVE BROADCAST)
GIRLS: Eastern Hancock (9-4) at Morristown (3-10), 7:30 p.m.
Friday
BOYS: Pendleton Heights (11-2) at New Palestine (9-1), 7:30 p.m. (LIVE BROADCAST)
BOYS: Shenandoah (2-6) at Eastern Hancock (6-5), 7:30 p.m. (EH's fight cancer night)
BOYS: Rushville (3-7) at Mt. Vernon (6-4), 7:30 p.m.
Saturday
GIRLS: Shelbyville (6-8) at Mt. Vernon (13-3), 2:30 p.m.
BOYS: Mt. Vernon (6-4) at Howe (5-4), 7:30 p.m.
BOYS: Greenfield-Central (0-10) at Triton Central (3-5), 7:30 p.m.
BOYS: Union County (8-2) at Eastern Hancock (6-5), 7:30 p.m.
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