Republic sports roundup

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GIRLS BASKETball

Artesians top Olympians

MARTINSVILLE — Columbus East was within 21-19 at halftime Tuesday night, but Martinsville pulled away in the second half for a 53-37 victory.

Koryn Greiwe led the Olympians (7-2) with 13 points. Whitley Rankin added seven.

East was hurt by 10-of-21 shooting from the free-throw line. The Artesians went 6 for 7 at the line.

Tabernacle topples CC

Columbus Christian led 22-20 at halftime, but Martinsville Tabernacle Christian rallied for a 57-43 victory.

Kayla Jones led the Crusaders (8-2) with 15 points.

Eagles rout Thunderbirds

BLOOMFIELD — Brown County jumped out to a 12-2 lead after one quarter and never looked back en route to a 62-16 win at Eastern Greene.

Allison Stogsdill led the Eagles (7-1) with 28 points. Gracie Matlock added 11.

wrestling

Flashes best Bull Dogs

Columbus North opened the home portion of its schedule with a 72-6 loss to Franklin Central.

Nick Holt (182) and Keandre Watson (138) won by decision for the Bull Dogs.

BOYS BASKETball

Crusaders fall in OT

Columbus Christian led by four points with less than two minutes left in regulation, but Martinsville Tabernacle Christian rallied for a 73-65 overtime win.

C.J. Reed led the Crusaders (3-9) with 22 points. Gabe Ridder scored 19, and Josh Jones added 14.

Cougars rout Pacers

GREENSBURG — Hunter Johnson poured in 35 points, becoming the fourth South Decatur player this season to score at least 30 in a game, to lead the Cougars to a 97-73 win against Switzerland County

Gage Walters added 26 points for the Cougars (4-0). Lane Lauderbaugh had 10.