Basketball (Girls Varsity) Pendleton Heights High School
Girls Basketball Falls to Center Grove
By Michael Smith | Feb 16, 2026 9:26 AM
Pendleton Heights’ season came to a heartbreaking close with a 50–45 loss to the Center Grove Trojans in the Regional round, ending a remarkable postseason run in dramatic fashion. The Lady Arabians set the tone early, getting quick stops and finding ways to score over the heavily favored Trojans. Pendleton controlled the first half with confidence and composure, carrying a 28–21 lead into the locker room. Even as Center Grove applied pressure in the third quarter, the Arabians held firm, maintaining a 37–33 advantage heading into the final period. But the fourth quarter proved decisive. Center Grove locked in defensively, holding Pendleton Heights to just eight points, while erupting for 17 of their own to complete the comeback. It was a tough, hard-fought finish to an elite season, and for the second consecutive year, the Lady Arabians saw their postseason journey end in the Regional round against a high-level opponent. The loss also marked the final game for seniors Olivia Jones and Mamie Trout, two leaders who anchored both ends of the floor and helped define the identity of this team. Their impact extends far beyond the stat sheet, leaving a legacy of toughness, discipline, and competitive excellence. Pendleton Heights closes the year with a 22–4 record, a perfect 7–0 run through the Hoosier Heritage Conference claiming the title HHC Champions. It was a season filled with consistency, dominance, and championship-level basketball. While the ending was painful, the standard set and a legacy left by this group and will resonate long beyond the final buzzer. Mamie Trout - 2pts, 1 rebound, 1 assist, 2 steals, 2 DEFL, 1 Charge Ellie Warfel - 4pts, 2 rebounds, 1 assist Olivia Jones - 6pts, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 2 DEFL Sophia Bruce - 4pts, 1 rebound, 2 assists Aubree Warfel - 8pts, 3 rebounds, 1 block Grace Lee - 2 assists Sami Brunk - 2pts, 4 rebounds, 4 assists Adah Hupfer - 19pts, 7 rebounds, 2 assists




