Elkhart Central boys rip Prairie Heights

Elkhart Central used its superior height and athleticism to roll past Prairie Heights, 60-32 Tuesday night in historic North Side Gym.

The Blue Blazers, winners in just three of their 14 contests coming into their clash with the Panthers, rocketed to a 24-5 lead by the end of the first quarter on the strength of a trio of three-point baskets by Terell Street. The 5-11 guard would finish with four treys and a team-best 18 markers.

John Stahl’s slam-dunk off an alley-oop pass from Tre Taylor at the end of the first half sent Central to the halftime break with a 34-14 edge. Consecutive triples by Blake Brouwer in the third period helped the hosts build a 56-23 advantage.

Jacob Heller’s 12 points led Prairie Heights, which dipped to 8-9 on the season with the setback.

GAME SUMMARY

Elkhart Central 60

Prairie Heights 32

Scoring by quarters

       PH     5     9     9     9     -32

       EC   24   10   22     4     -60

Prairie Heights

Spencer Hess 4; Joey Barry 4; Kyler West 9; Cassten Everidge 0; Landon Wohlers 0; Jacob Heller 12; Corey Johnson 2; Dylan Stayner 0; Zach Shepherd 2; Totals 10, 10-16, 32

Three-point field goals 2 (West 1, Heller 1)

Elkhart Central

Genoris Crawford 4; Terell Street 18; John Stahl 8; Jaron Walters 6; Tre Taylor 5; Blake Brouwer 8; Tray Qualls 0; Derald Gray 2; Brian Harter 2; Clinton Parker 2; Aaron Flax 2; Trey Harris 3; Totals 25, 2-2, 60

Three-point field goals 8 (Street 4, Brouwer 2, Harris 1, Taylor 1)