Area Sports Results From Wednesday, December 5th

Game change for Southwestern girls basketball

The Hanover men's basketball team closed the first half against Transylvania on a 13-0 run, as the spurt helped lift the Panthers to a 76-70 HCAC victory. Hanover now 5-2 on the season and 2-0 in HCAC play were led by Cam Fails with 22 points.

The Hanover women's basketball team fought toe-to-toe with Transylvania in the first 20 minutes before falling victim to a 32-point third quarter, losing 82-64 to the Pioneers. With the loss, the Panthers drop to 4-3 overall and 1-1 in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. Hanover was led in scoring by Alexis Nall with 18 points.

HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL:

Walton-Verona defeats Trimble Co. 81-40. Evan Stevens with 17 points to lead the Raiders

HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL:

Carroll Co. falls to St. Henry 65-56.

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING:

Southwestern falls to Charlestown 39-31

Southwestern’s game against New Washington will be a varsity only game starting at 6:30.