Tribune staff reports

RISING SUN

The Trinity Lutheran girls basketball team fell behind early and couldn’t muster a comeback on the road as the Cougars fell to Rising Sun 44-41 on Thursday.

Trinity Lutheran was outscored 20-12 in the first quarter.

Cougars senior Sydney Stuckwisch recorded nine points and

11 rebounds in the game. Freshman Maddie Roark led the Cougars with 19 points on seven made field goals, three of which came from behind the 3-point line.

In the second quarter, the Cougars outscored Rising Sun 12-6 to narrow the deficit.

However, host Rising Sun

outscored the Cougars 9-8, and both teams scored nine points in the fourth.

The Cougars (2-4) will host Orleans on Saturday.

Led by Dean, Medora girls

sting Rock Creek Academy

SELLERSBURG

Medora’s Jadelyn Dean exploded for 24 points on 9-for-18 shooting and recorded 11 rebounds to help the Hornets take a 49-27 win at Rock Creek Academy

on Thursday.

The Hornets came out strong on the defensive end, as they only allowed four points in each of the first two quarters.

At the half, the Hornets

led 23-8.

A 10-point third quarter, and a 16-point final period sealed the Hornets’ third win of the season.

Carley McCammon was the Hornets next leading scorer with 10 points.

The Hornets (3-7) continue their six-game road trip against Lanesville on Saturday.