Hanover Central faced challenges on offense in a 36–20 defeat against Morgan Township during a non-conference game.
The match took place on Monday, December 2, at Morgan Township High School in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Junior forward Isabella Sarkey led the Wildcats with eight points, shooting 4-of-5, and contributed five rebounds. Her performance provided Hanover Central with a consistent interior presence on both ends of the court. Senior Claire Edgerton added five points and three rebounds while maintaining physical competition in the lane. Senior B. Oostman secured a team-high eight rebounds, aiding Hanover Central in obtaining second-chance opportunities despite a challenging shooting night. Junior Simone Parker contributed two points and maintained steady defensive pressure on the perimeter, while senior Sienna Stilley added three points and four rebounds.
According to reports from the game, Hanover Central limited Morgan Township to just three points in the fourth quarter, demonstrating the defensive grit that is characteristic of their program. However, the Wildcats struggled offensively, going 0-for-9 from three-point range and shooting 6-of-37 overall. This made it difficult for them to close the gap after trailing by nine points at halftime.
Looking ahead, Hanover Central is set to travel to Kankakee Valley for a matchup scheduled for December 9 at 7 p.m.
The last time these two teams met Hanover Central hosted Kankakee Valley on Dec. 10 last season and pulled out a 38–35 win.
