Highlanders edge Panthers

Mollie Ernstes

FLOYDS KNOBS — Class 4A No. 11 Floyd Central moved into a three-way tie atop the Hoosier Hills Conference girls basketball standings with a 46-45 win against Jennings County Tuesday.

Mollie Ernstes led the Panthers (13-5, 4-1) with 22 points. Etta Young scored 10, and Kaydence Lowman added seven.

Jennings, Floyd Central and Bedford North Lawrence all have one loss in the conference. The Panthers can win a share of the title with a win at home against Columbus East Jan. 22.