Triton Athletics

Saturday, November 22, 2025 SYRACUSE, Ind. — Cold shooting doomed the Triton Varsity Girls on Saturday night as they fell 43–31 to Wawasee inside the always-raucous Hardwood Teepee. Despite a gritty defensive effort and a late push, Triton couldn’t overcome early scoring droughts and Wawasee’s balanced attack. Triton opened the game shooting just 2-for-19 in the first half, falling behind 28–10 at the break. The Trojans warmed up slightly in the third quarter, posting 11 points—their best period of the night—but were never able to cut Wawasee’s advantage to single digits. As a team, Triton finished 10-for-53 (18.9%) from the field and 1-for-15 from beyond the arc. Wawasee’s inside duo of Scarlett Hardy (12 points, 6 rebounds) and Brielle Poucher (10 points) powered the Warriors. Sharp-shooting guard Addison Barger added 8 points and a pair of threes, helping Wawasee build its early lead. The Warriors also won key scoring areas, outscoring Triton 16–10 in the paint and 15–11 off turnovers. Despite offensive struggles, Triton saw strong individual efforts: Savannah Hawley crashed the boards relentlessly, grabbing 7 rebounds and scoring 4 points. Austyn Wright added 9 rebounds and 4 points, providing crucial interior defense. Mylie Groves posted a well-rounded line of 3 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists while logging a team-high 30 minutes. Janika Kemp led Triton with 5 points, including the team’s only three-pointer. Triton showed flashes late—forcing turnovers and getting to the line—but free-throw struggles (10-for-24) kept the margin from tightening in the final minutes. Final Score Wawasee 43, Triton 31 Period scoring: Triton — 6, 4, 11, 10 Wawasee — 17, 11, 5, 10 The Lady Trojans will look to regroup before they host Career Academy on Tuesday. ______________________________________________ JV's Rally Runs Out of Steam as Wawasee Pulls Away Late, 44–29 For three quarters, the Triton JV Girls refused to blink. They crashed the boards, battled in the paint, and clawed their way through cold shooting to stay within striking distance. But on Saturday night inside the echoing Hardwood Teepee, the fourth quarter belonged entirely to Wawasee. The Warriors unleashed a decisive 14–6 knockout run to hand Triton a 44–29 defeat, turning a tight game into a runaway in the final minutes. The Trojans simply couldn’t shake an icy shooting night, finishing 9-of-47 from the field and 0-for-8 from deep. If there was a heartbeat for Triton, it was Avery Faulkner. The sophomore powered her way to 9 points and 11 rebounds, muscling through defenders to keep Triton within reach even as shots refused to fall. Addalyn Bailey added 6 points and 5 boards, and the Trojans forced 18 turnovers—defense was never the issue. Wawasee countered with a relentless, team-wide attack. Bailyn Likens sparked the Warriors with 8 points in just seven minutes, while Maisie Schafer hauled in 10 rebounds to control the interior. The Warriors’ bench delivered a staggering 19 points, swinging the momentum firmly in their direction. Triton trailed only 30–23 heading into the fourth, but as Wawasee surged, the Trojans’ offense froze. Missed jumpers, missed layups, and a series of empty trips doomed their comeback hopes. In the end, effort wasn’t the problem—finishing was. And on this night, the rim simply wasn’t kind. Triton's JV will next face Manchester on Dec. 2 at The Jungle. *Article writing assisted by AI