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5th/6th Grade Teams Play Well at Linton Shootout

By Josh Thompson | Jan 11, 2026 8:43 AM

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The 5th and 6th Grade Lions traveled to Linton on Saturday and participated in the annual Linton Shootout. The Lion 5th grade went 2-1 on the day and moved their record to 8-3 on the season. The 6th graders went 3-0 and moved to 12-0 on the year. The 5th graders lost to Terre Haute North and then topped Shakamak and North Central (43-21). Hayden Edwards had 8 points against North Central to lead the Lions. Broden Hawkins added 7; Zane Roach and Keaton Smith each had 6; 4 for LJ Marks; and Brayden Lyon and Kamden Wilson each had a basket. The 6th Graders defeated Terre Haute North (45-37); Linton (57-26); and North Central (49-9). Against Terre Haute North Griffyn Thompson led the way with 18 points. Jenner Strange had a big game with 16 points including four threes. Nick Helderman had 7 points and Kyle Wade had 3 for the Lions. In the Linton game Thompson led the way with 23 and Kyle Wade had 12. Nick Helderman had 9; Jenner Strange 7; and Eli Graber, Ryder Davis, and Reid Wagler each had 2. In the finale against North Central the Lions were led by Ryder Davis with 8 points. Griffyn Thompson had 7. Nick Helderman had 6; Fallyn Taylor and Jenner Strange each had 5; Nick Helderman; Boston Shoultz; Kasey Bratton; and Reid Wagler each had 4. Kyle Wade had a basket.

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