Bill Howes, Associate Editor
A strong offensive performance lifted the Chariton varsity boys basketball team to a 77-64 win over Central Decatur at Chariton January 27th. The Chargers shot over 60 percent from inside the arc and scored at least 16 points in every quarter to get the win. It was the eighth straight win for the Chargers, who improved to 11-3.
Daric Laing shot 34-19, 68 percent, from inside the arc and finished with a team high 30 points to go along with five rebounds, three assists and two steals. Willie Felderman also had a great game with 25 points, 11 rebounds, three blocks, two steals and one assist. TJ Hockenson also had a double-double with 18 points, a team-high 12 rebounds and two steals.
Christian Bengtson didn't score but had a great game distributing the ball with 10 assists. He also had four rebounds and one steal. Ben Morrett also had a great passing game with seven assists, one rebound and one steal and two points. Brett Braida had one rebound and four assists. Quinn Storm had two points.
The game was tight in the first half with Chariton leading 17-16 after one period. The Chargers outscored the Cardinals 22-19 in the second to lead 39-35 at halftime. The Chargers outscored the Cardinals 22-15 in the third to extend their lead to 61-50 heading into the final period. Chariton was strong offensively again in the fourth, outscoring the Cardinals 16-14 to get the win.
"We were really good offensively all night. We moved the ball well and were able to get good shots. I thought we did a nice job of crashing the offensive glass and getting a lot of second chance points. We were also able to get out in transition and get some easy baskets. We did struggle a little shooting from the three-point line and this wasn't our best game defensively. We gave up too many open shots but to their credit, they have some nice offensive players and guys that can really score." Chariton Head Coach Ben Schooley said.
Chariton shot 53-64, 64 percent, from inside the arc. They had an off night from beyond the arc shooting just 1-13, eight percent. Chariton shot 6-10, 60 percent, from the line. The Chargers had over a 2-1 assist to turnover ration with 25 assists and 12 turnovers. They also pulled down 34 rebounds including 12 offensive boards. Chariton committed nine fouls. They also had eight steals and three blocks.
"We just need to keep improving at the defensive end. We were able to get the stops when we needed them in the second half and that was good to see," Coach Schooley said.
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Aaron Cain had a team-high 17 points, three rebounds, three assists and one steal. Chase Altenhofen had 11 points, four rebounds, one steal and one block.
Chariton started out well and led 14-8 after one period. The JV Chargers outscored the Cardinals 16-2 in the second to extend their lead to 30-10 at halftime. Chariton outscored the Cardinals 14-11 in the third to lead 44-21 after three periods. Chariton outscored the Cardinals 20-10 in the fourth to win by 33.
"We were able to score tonight because we got out in transition. Our defense was really good in the second period. The second group of players really did a nice job. They played hard," Chariton JV Head Coach Jay Pierschbacher said.
Carter Riechmann had six points, a team-high seven rebounds and one steal. Ethan Curnutte had six points, three rebounds, one steal and two assists. Eduard Rodygin had five points, three rebounds, three steals and four assists.
Adam Kaska had five points, one rebound, one steal and three assists. Spencer Sherrick had three points, two rebounds, four steals and one assist. Mathias Plank had three points and one assist. Ethan Payton and Sam Lerner had two points apiece. Sawyer Dow had two points, two rebounds and one steal. Bradley Krutsinger had three rebounds, six steals and three assists. Cody Evans had one rebound.
For the game, Chariton shot 20-45, 44 percent, from inside the arc. Chariton shot 5-16, 31 percent, from three-point range. The JV Chargers shot 12-20, 60 percent, from the line. Chariton pulled down 33 rebounds, including 16 offensive boards. Chariton committed just six fouls and 19 turnovers. The Chargers had 18 assists, 22 steals and three blocks.
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Despite a valiant effort, the Chariton varsity girls fell at home to Central Decatur, 63-60, on January 27th. The Lady Chargers fell despite a great game from Allyson Showers, who had 27 points and 17 rebounds.
"It was a great effort on our part and our kids played extremely hard. We received a good game out of Carley Arnold as well. She's been playing really solid since she was moved into the starting lineup. We did a great job of attacking Central Decatur's press. We just couldn't stop their three-point shooters. If we played man-to-man on them, they were too quick," Chariton Head Coach Lee Sandy said.
Central Decatur entered the game at 11-3 overall. They made 10 three-pointers on the night going 10-31 from beyond the arc. Central Decatur's Lydia Martin had 21 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals. Hallie Lahart had 18 points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals.
Chariton led 11-9 after one period. Central Decatur outscored the Lady Chargers 15-13 in the second to tie the game at 24 apiece at halftime. Each team scored 19 in the third to tie the game at 43 apiece heading into the fourth. The game was tied at 60 apiece in the final minute but Chariton fouled and Central Decatur made free throws to help seal the win. For the game, Chartion shot 23-50 from the field and 13-20 from the arc. Central Decatur shot 17-50 from the field and 19-26 from the line. Both teams took good care of the ball with Chariton committing 13 turnovers and Central Decatur 11. Chariton out-rebounded the Cardinals, 33-23. Chariton had their most assists all season with 14. They also had four steals and five blocks. Central Decatur had three assists, six steals and two blocks.
Arnold had seven points, five rebounds and two blocks. Curran had seven points and three steals. Emma Fuhs had seven points and three blocks. Saydee Terrell had four points. Emily Grismore had seven assists.
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JV Girls Edged by Central Decatur at Home
The Chariton JV girls lost a close game to Central Decatur, 36-35, at Chariton. Chariton led 21-13 at halftime but was outscored 23-14 in the second half. Saydee Terrell led the team with 11 points, one rebound, one steal, two assists and one block. Carlie Schaeffer had 10 points, two rebounds, four steals, one assist and one block. Kendall Hardie had five points, one rebound and one steal. Emily Seuferer had three points, two rebounds and one steal. Riley Rector had two points, five rebounds and two steals. Sarah Fuhs had two points, four rebounds and one steal. Maria Blong had two points, two rebounds and one assist.
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JV Boys Score Season High
The Chariton JV boys scored a season high 64 points in a 64-31 win over Central Decatur at Chariton January 27th. The JV Chargers scored 30 poiints in the first half and 34 in the second to coast to the win. With the victory the JV boys moved to 6-6 overall.Aaron Cain had a team-high 17 points, three rebounds, three assists and one steal. Chase Altenhofen had 11 points, four rebounds, one steal and one block.
Chariton started out well and led 14-8 after one period. The JV Chargers outscored the Cardinals 16-2 in the second to extend their lead to 30-10 at halftime. Chariton outscored the Cardinals 14-11 in the third to lead 44-21 after three periods. Chariton outscored the Cardinals 20-10 in the fourth to win by 33.
"We were able to score tonight because we got out in transition. Our defense was really good in the second period. The second group of players really did a nice job. They played hard," Chariton JV Head Coach Jay Pierschbacher said.
Carter Riechmann had six points, a team-high seven rebounds and one steal. Ethan Curnutte had six points, three rebounds, one steal and two assists. Eduard Rodygin had five points, three rebounds, three steals and four assists.
Adam Kaska had five points, one rebound, one steal and three assists. Spencer Sherrick had three points, two rebounds, four steals and one assist. Mathias Plank had three points and one assist. Ethan Payton and Sam Lerner had two points apiece. Sawyer Dow had two points, two rebounds and one steal. Bradley Krutsinger had three rebounds, six steals and three assists. Cody Evans had one rebound.
For the game, Chariton shot 20-45, 44 percent, from inside the arc. Chariton shot 5-16, 31 percent, from three-point range. The JV Chargers shot 12-20, 60 percent, from the line. Chariton pulled down 33 rebounds, including 16 offensive boards. Chariton committed just six fouls and 19 turnovers. The Chargers had 18 assists, 22 steals and three blocks.
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Showers has 27 points 17 Rebounds in Varsity Girls' Loss to Central Decatur
"It was a great effort on our part and our kids played extremely hard. We received a good game out of Carley Arnold as well. She's been playing really solid since she was moved into the starting lineup. We did a great job of attacking Central Decatur's press. We just couldn't stop their three-point shooters. If we played man-to-man on them, they were too quick," Chariton Head Coach Lee Sandy said.
Central Decatur entered the game at 11-3 overall. They made 10 three-pointers on the night going 10-31 from beyond the arc. Central Decatur's Lydia Martin had 21 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals. Hallie Lahart had 18 points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals.
Chariton led 11-9 after one period. Central Decatur outscored the Lady Chargers 15-13 in the second to tie the game at 24 apiece at halftime. Each team scored 19 in the third to tie the game at 43 apiece heading into the fourth. The game was tied at 60 apiece in the final minute but Chariton fouled and Central Decatur made free throws to help seal the win. For the game, Chartion shot 23-50 from the field and 13-20 from the arc. Central Decatur shot 17-50 from the field and 19-26 from the line. Both teams took good care of the ball with Chariton committing 13 turnovers and Central Decatur 11. Chariton out-rebounded the Cardinals, 33-23. Chariton had their most assists all season with 14. They also had four steals and five blocks. Central Decatur had three assists, six steals and two blocks.
Arnold had seven points, five rebounds and two blocks. Curran had seven points and three steals. Emma Fuhs had seven points and three blocks. Saydee Terrell had four points. Emily Grismore had seven assists.
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JV Girls Edged by Central Decatur at Home
The Chariton JV girls lost a close game to Central Decatur, 36-35, at Chariton. Chariton led 21-13 at halftime but was outscored 23-14 in the second half. Saydee Terrell led the team with 11 points, one rebound, one steal, two assists and one block. Carlie Schaeffer had 10 points, two rebounds, four steals, one assist and one block. Kendall Hardie had five points, one rebound and one steal. Emily Seuferer had three points, two rebounds and one steal. Riley Rector had two points, five rebounds and two steals. Sarah Fuhs had two points, four rebounds and one steal. Maria Blong had two points, two rebounds and one assist.
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