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Achenbach scores 19 in Golden Bears' 63-26 win
By Jeff Brown
Sports editor
Playing three games in a week is challenging enough for any basketball program.
To do so during Finals week in the classroom adds to the difficulty. And to do so with just 13 players in the program creates a nearly impossible scenario for success.
Shelbyville took full advantage of a worn out Waldron team Saturday afternoon, hit eight three-pointers and surpassed 60 points for the first time this season.
Riley Achenbach scored a game-high 19 points in a 63-26 victory over the Mohawks, who have lost five straight.
Morgan Parker and Taylor Pierce each had 12 points for a Shelbyville program that improved to 3-8, six days before the Shelby Shootout.
“I thought we played unselfish which is really important in a game like this,” said Shelbyville coach Scott Larrabee. “Our girls were able to make the extra pass, drive and kick.”
The Golden Bears struggled throughout the first quarter, missing all five 3-point attempts.
Kiersten Lux scored four of her seven points in the opening five minutes to stake the Mohawks (2-8) to a 7-4 lead.
Shelbyville settled into an offensive rhythm and scored the final six points of the quarter then outscored the Mohawks 19-7 in the second quarter.
“I thought that first quarter we didn’t shoot the ball as well as we’re capable of shooting but we kept staying with it,” said Larrabee. “We were able to open up the lead in the second half with some turnovers and some pressure.”
Midway through the third quarter, head coach Rod Suiter’s squad ran out of gas.
After Parker and Pierce drilled 3s, Achenbach grabbed a rebound in the lane and beat everyone down the floor for an easy layin and a 37-14 advantage.
“Our kids are drained mentally,” said Suiter. “In all essence, we’ve played six games in five days because we’re playing the junior varsity and varsity five quarters each night.
“You hate to make excuses but as long as I’ve been here I’ve hated this week.”
Waldron started the week on Tuesday at Class 3A Greensburg then traveled to Mid-Hoosier Conference rival North Decatur, a 2A school on Thursday.
“All of them are physical, aggressive and bring pressure,” said Suiter. “It takes its toll.”
Suiter believes the schedule will finally be changed next season.
Heather Schuneman led Waldron on Saturday at William L. Garrett Gymnasium with 10 points, six rebounds and two assists.
The Mohawks finished 9-of-46 from the field (20 percent), and 1-of-11 from the 3-point arc.
Shelbyville was 8-of-25 from the 3-point line but a miserable 5-of-18 from the free-throw line.
Shelbyville’s junior varsity scored its first win for new coach Brooke Edwards. The Golden Bears defeated Waldron, 22-12.
Taylor Perry and Abby Smith led the Golden Bears (1-10) with five points.
Cassi Tyree topped Waldron (2-5) with four points.
To do so during Finals week in the classroom adds to the difficulty. And to do so with just 13 players in the program creates a nearly impossible scenario for success.
Shelbyville took full advantage of a worn out Waldron team Saturday afternoon, hit eight three-pointers and surpassed 60 points for the first time this season.
Riley Achenbach scored a game-high 19 points in a 63-26 victory over the Mohawks, who have lost five straight.
“I thought we played unselfish which is really important in a game like this,” said Shelbyville coach Scott Larrabee. “Our girls were able to make the extra pass, drive and kick.”
The Golden Bears struggled throughout the first quarter, missing all five 3-point attempts.
Kiersten Lux scored four of her seven points in the opening five minutes to stake the Mohawks (2-8) to a 7-4 lead.
Shelbyville settled into an offensive rhythm and scored the final six points of the quarter then outscored the Mohawks 19-7 in the second quarter.
“I thought that first quarter we didn’t shoot the ball as well as we’re capable of shooting but we kept staying with it,” said Larrabee. “We were able to open up the lead in the second half with some turnovers and some pressure.”
Midway through the third quarter, head coach Rod Suiter’s squad ran out of gas.
After Parker and Pierce drilled 3s, Achenbach grabbed a rebound in the lane and beat everyone down the floor for an easy layin and a 37-14 advantage.
“Our kids are drained mentally,” said Suiter. “In all essence, we’ve played six games in five days because we’re playing the junior varsity and varsity five quarters each night.
“You hate to make excuses but as long as I’ve been here I’ve hated this week.”
Waldron started the week on Tuesday at Class 3A Greensburg then traveled to Mid-Hoosier Conference rival North Decatur, a 2A school on Thursday.
“All of them are physical, aggressive and bring pressure,” said Suiter. “It takes its toll.”
Suiter believes the schedule will finally be changed next season.
Heather Schuneman led Waldron on Saturday at William L. Garrett Gymnasium with 10 points, six rebounds and two assists.
The Mohawks finished 9-of-46 from the field (20 percent), and 1-of-11 from the 3-point arc.
Shelbyville was 8-of-25 from the 3-point line but a miserable 5-of-18 from the free-throw line.
Shelbyville’s junior varsity scored its first win for new coach Brooke Edwards. The Golden Bears defeated Waldron, 22-12.
Taylor Perry and Abby Smith led the Golden Bears (1-10) with five points.
Cassi Tyree topped Waldron (2-5) with four points.
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