Wednesday wrap: NP girls hoops falls to LC

Girls basketball

Lawrence Central 41, New Palestine 21: Freshman Haley Stratman scored 12 points to lead the Dragons in a loss to a strong Conference Indiana squad. 

LC built a 12-4 lead after a quarter and graduallly pulled away, leading 22-10 at the half and 30-15 after three.

Stratman hit 2-of-5 from 3-point range, hit two more from two and drained a pair of free throws for her game-high total. Emma Laughlin added four points, Adie Lorsung three and Natalie Kehrt two for NP.

Carly Hackler led the Dragons in rebounding with six boards. She also had a team-high tree assists. Laughlin had four rebounds, four steals and a blocked shot.

LC was led by Makenzie Telfair with 10 points and six boards. Calyn Hosea added five assists. NP held LC to 30 percent shooting in the game.

The Dragons (3-15) next play Monday at home against Pendleton Heights. LC is now 7-9 and hosts Southport Saturday afternoon.