Hanover Central boys basketball earned a 48–47 victory over Indian Creek in a tightly contested varsity boys basketball game.
The matchup took place Jan. 2 at Hanover Central High School.
The Wildcats controlled the tempo for much of the contest, leaning on disciplined half-court execution and defensive pressure to keep the game within reach. Indian Creek responded with timely scoring runs to prevent separation, resulting in a back-and-forth battle that remained within one possession late. Hanover Central was able to close out the final minutes with defensive stops to secure the one-point win.
Hanover Central relied on a balanced rotation throughout the game. Seniors Langdon Oldenburg, JP Driscoll, Ben Schreiber, Jack Geldmyer, and Owen Sosnowski provided leadership across the floor, while juniors Lukas Valiska and Beau Wiancek contributed energy on both ends. The group’s collective effort helped the Wildcats maintain composure during the closing stretch.
Hanover Central will return to action Jan. 16 when it travels to face Hobart in a 7 p.m. conference matchup.
The last meeting between Hanover Central and Hobart came Jan. 17, when the Wildcats earned a 64–44 win at home.
