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Tuesday, December 16, 2025 ELKHART, Ind. — A defensive struggle swung sharply in the final minutes Tuesday night as Triton’s Varsity Girls saw a strong three-quarter effort slip away in a 33–27 loss at Jimtown's Jerry Cook Court. The Lady Trojans held Jimtown to just 10 made field goals and one three-pointer on the night, keeping the contest tight through disciplined half-court defense and strong rebounding. Triton controlled much of the game defensively, but a cold shooting stretch and fourth-quarter surge by the visitors proved decisive. Senior guard Sierra Hawley led Triton with 10 points, fighting through contact and setting the offensive tone early. Senior forward Avery Viers added 7 points and anchored the interior defense with four blocks, while sophomore Austyn Wright delivered a physical presence inside with 7 points and a game-high 10 rebounds. Triton trailed just 15–13 at halftime before taking control in the third quarter, outscoring Jimtown 10–1 behind strong rebounding and second-chance opportunities. Junior Chloe McKinney finished with eight rebounds, helping Triton build a 23–16 advantage heading into the fourth. Jimtown responded with a decisive final-period run, outscoring Triton 17–4 in the closing eight minutes. The Lady Trojans struggled to find consistent offense late, finishing the game shooting 17.5 percent from the field and 0-for-9 from three-point range, while turnovers and missed free throws limited comeback chances. Jimtown senior guard Kiera Jackson led all scorers with 12 points, pulling down 2 rebounds and adding 1 assist. Senior Lily Gaugler contributed 6 points and 3 rebounds, while senior Jordyn Williams added 6 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 steal. Junior Kamryn Williams recorded 6 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists, helping fuel the late fourth-quarter surge. The Jimmies capitalized on Triton turnovers and executed key transition baskets down the stretch to secure the win. Despite the loss, Triton won the rebounding battle 39–20, highlighting the Lady Trojans’ defensive intensity and effort throughout the night. • JIMTOWN 33, TRITON 27 At Jerry Cook Court TRITON: Sierra Hawley 4 2-5 10, Chloe McKinney 1 0-2 2, Mylie Groves 0 0-0 0, Jillian Bules 0 1-2 1, Avery Viers 3 1-4 7, Lydia Hammond 0 0-2 0, Janika Kemp 0 0-0 0, Austyn Wright 2 3-5 7. TOTALS: 10 7-20 27. JIMTOWN: Lily Gaugler 3 0-0 6, Kamryn Williams 2 2-4 6, Jordyn Williams 2 2-4 6, Kiera Jackson 2 7-12 12, Lily Steele 0 1-2 1, Brianna Curtis 1 0-0 2. TOTALS: 10 12-22 33. Score by quarters Jimtown 9 6 1 17 — 33 Triton 8 5 10 4 — 27 3-pointers: Triton 0. Jimtown 1 (Jackson). Fouls (fouled out): Triton 18 (none), Jimtown 17 (none). Records: Triton 4-6 (2-0), Jimtown 5-8 (0-4). Next: Bremen at Triton (Thu., Dec. 18, 7:30 pm); Jimtown at NorthWood (Thu., Dec. 18, 7:15 pm). Article writing assisted by AI Media outlets and fans are permitted to share our posts on Facebook; however, you may not reproduce the articles or accompanying images on your own website.