Triton Athletics

FULTON — Triton’s Blue Swish could not overcome an early deficit in a 45–25 loss at Caston on Friday, November 13. The Lady Trojans dropped to 1–3 overall and 1–1 in the Hoosier North Athletic Conference. Caston improved to 4–1 overall and 1–0 in conference play. Junior Gracie Riffle led Triton with 12 points, connecting on three three-pointers. Junior Savannah Hawley added nine points, nine rebounds and a blocked shot while making four of seven field-goal attempts. Caston built a 13–5 lead after the opening quarter and extended its advantage to 28–11 at halftime. Triton nearly matched the Lady Comets in the third quarter, scoring 11 points to Caston’s 12, but entered the final period trailing 40–22. Turnovers limited Triton’s scoring opportunities. The Lady Trojans committed 31 turnovers, which Caston converted into 26 points. The Lady Comets also held a 28–20 rebounding advantage, including 15 offensive boards. Junior Austyn Wright contributed two points and four rebounds. Seniors Chloe McKinney and Janika Kemp each scored one point, while senior Lydia Hammond collected three rebounds. Triton finished 8-for-23 from the field, including 3-for-14 from three-point range, and made six of nine free throws. Senior Madisyn Douglass led Caston with 19 points, six rebounds and four steals. Junior Adyson Steininger added nine points on three three-pointers. Juniors Ellie Zartman, Grace Colvin and Allison Craig each scored four points. The Lady Trojans travel to Tippecanoe Valley on Tuesday, November 17, with varsity tipoff scheduled for approximately 7:30 pm ET. CASTON 45, TRITON 25 At Fulton Triton 5. 6. 11. 3. — 25 Caston 13. 15. 12. 5. — 45 TRITON: Riffle 4-10 1-1 12; Hawley 4-7 1-2 9; Wright 0-0 2-2 2; McKinney 0-0 1-2 1; Kemp 0-3 1-2 1; Hudson 0-3 0-0 0. Totals: 8-23 6-9 25. CASTON: Douglass 6-17 6-8 19; Steininger 3-7 0-0 9; Zartman 1-2 1-2 4; Colvin 2-8 0-0 4; Craig 0-0 4-4 4; Coffing 1-2 1-4 3; Warner 0-6 2-6 2; Berry 0-2 0-0 0. Totals: 13-44 14-24 45. 3-point goals: Triton 3-14 (Riffle 3), Caston 5-22 (Steininger 3, Zartman 1, Douglass 1). Rebounds: Triton 20 (Hawley 9), Caston 28 (Douglass 6). Turnovers: Triton 31, Caston 15. Total fouls: Triton 20, Caston 12. Fouled out: None. Records: Triton 1–3 (1–1 HNAC), Caston 4–1 (1–0 HNAC). Next: Triton at Tippecanoe Valley (Tue., Nov. 17, 7:30 pm ET); Argos at Caston (Tue., Nov. 17, 7:30 pm ET).