Republic sports roundup

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Falcons top Olympians

INDIANAPOLIS — Columbus East was tied with Perry Meridian at 30-30 early in the fourth quarter Friday night, but the Falcons took control for a 52-42 victory.

Crase Bergman and Daniel Murphy each scored 13 points to lead the Olympians (2-7). Tyler Boyer added seven.

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Jets fall to Chargers

GREENSBURG — Hauser was within 36-32 at halftime, but North Decatur pulled away for a 64-44 Mid-Hoosier Conference victory.

Bryce Bates led the Jets (4-7, 1-2) with 18 points. Trey Johnson added 14.

Columbus Christian falls

Columbus Christian was within 31-23 at halftime, but Madison Christian pulled away for a 68-48 victory.

Gabe Ridder led the Crusaders (5-17) with 16 points. C.J. Reed added 11.

Panthers down Braves

NORTH VERNON — Jennings County trailed 9-6 after one quarter before rallying for a 46-36 win against Brownstown Central.

Keegan Manowitz led the Panthers (6-4) with 12 points, while Trey Wilson added 10 points and six rebounds. Carson McNulty scored eight points, and Jacob Vogel had eight points.

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Eagles win on OT

NASHVILLE — Brown County needed overtime to pull out a 50-43 Western Indiana Conference win against Edgewood.

Allison Stogsdill led the Eagles (12-2, 3-0) with 15 points. Aubrey Hollander added 14.