The Junior Varsity Lady Arabians faced a slow start against North Central, trailing 27–17 at halftime. Despite a strong effort and a hard-fought fourth quarter, Pendleton Heights left everything on the floor but ultimately fell to North Central, 46–34. Returning from concussion protocol, Jada McGraw made an immediate impact, leading the team with 9 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 1 block. Anya Zoeller added 7 points, while Amari Boyd contributed 4. Aaliyah Smitherman and Mallory Schug each scored 3 points, and Macy Hufford, Sadie Rauh, and Olivia Myers also chipped in to round out the scoring effort. Anya Zoeller - 7pts, 1 rebound Olivia Myers - 1pt, 1 steal Leni Rauh - 2 rebounds Sadie Rauh - 2pts, 2 rebounds Mallory Schug - 3pts, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block Justus Ellis - 3pts, 1 rebound, 2 steals Zy Larry - 2 rebounds Amari Boyd - 4pts, 1 assist, 1 steal Macy Hufford - 2pts, 3 rebounds, 1 steal Aaliyah Smitherman - 3pts, 5 rebounds, 1 steal Jada McGraw - 9pts, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 block Pendleton Heights Varsity earned a strong 57–49 victory over North Central, using balanced scoring and consistent defensive pressure across all four quarters. The Lady Arabians set the tone early, taking a 19–17 lead after the first quarter and extending the advantage to 32–23 by halftime. After a competitive third quarter, Pendleton Heights closed the game with a decisive 16-point fourth quarter to secure the win. Adah Hupfer led all scorers with an outstanding performance, finishing with 25 points, 17 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, and 1 block, controlling the paint on both ends of the floor. Aubree Warfel added 9 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist, while Sami Brunk matched her with 9 points and contributed 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals to fuel the offense. Ellie Warfel chipped in 7 points and 3 assists, and Grace Lee added 2 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals. Additional scoring came from Sophia Bruce (2 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist) and Mallory Schug (3 points). Defensively, Mamie Trout helped set the tone with 2 steals, while the team finished with 10 steals and strong rebounding, outpacing North Central 37–? on the boards. The win showcased Pendleton Heights’ depth, teamwork, and ability to finish strong, moving the Lady Arabians forward with momentum as they now are 10-2 in their season. Mamie Trout - 1 rebound, 1 assist, 2 steals Ellie Warfel - 7pts, 3 assists, 1 steal Mallory Schug - 3pts Sophia Bruce - 2pts, 2 rebounds, 1 assist Aubree Warfel - 9pts, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block Grace Lee - 2pts, 4 rebounds, 2 steals Sami Brunk - 9pts, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals Adah Hupfer - 25pts, 17 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 1 block