Class 2A No. 8 Southwestern defeated Charlestown 61-56 in a close game at the Charlestown Sports Arena, denying the Pirates a celebratory win on their Senior Night and their coach's recent 100th career win milestone. Despite leading only 51-49 with 4 minutes, 51 seconds to play, the Rebels secured the victory with a six-point run. Junior forward Landon Kidwell led the Rebels with 20 points and played a crucial role in the game's decisive moments, while sophomore Parker Odle's deep 3-pointer sealed the win. The Pirates' junior guard Demetrius Phelps tallied 24 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Rebels. Southwestern will face Clarksville in a first-round game at the 2A Southwestern Sectional, emphasizing the need to improve defensively, while Charlestown will play Mid-Southern Conference-rival Corydon Central in the final first-round game of the 3A Scottsburg Sectional.

By the Numbers
  • Southwestern (20-3): Jamison Lewis 14, Landon Kidwell 20, Peyton Cloud 12, Jackson Taylor 5, Braxton Lewis 8, Adam Traylor 2.
  • Charlestown (12-10): Ethan French 8, Grason Connell 8, Demetrius Phelps 24, A.J. Todd 8, Parker Odle 5, Tre Martin 3.
  • 3-point field goals: Southwestern 5 (B. Lewis 2, J. Lewis 2, Taylor 1); Charlestown 5 (Connell 2, Martin 1, Odle 1, Phelps 1).
  • JV score: Southwestern 59, Charlestown 56.
State of Play
  • The Rebels (20-3) secured a hard-fought victory against Charlestown, maintaining their strong season record.
  • Southwestern will face Clarksville in a first-round game at the 2A Southwestern Sectional, emphasizing the need to improve defensively.
  • Charlestown will play Mid-Southern Conference-rival Corydon Central in the final first-round game of the 3A Scottsburg Sectional.
What's Next

The Rebels will need to focus on improving defensively as they prepare to face Clarksville in the first-round game at the 2A Southwestern Sectional, while Charlestown will aim to bounce back in their next game against Mid-Southern Conference-rival Corydon Central in the final first-round game of the 3A Scottsburg Sectional.

Bottom Line

Southwestern secured a hard-fought victory against Charlestown, with Junior forward Landon Kidwell leading the Rebels with 20 points. As the teams look ahead to their upcoming sectional games, defensive improvements will be crucial for both Southwestern and Charlestown to continue their successful seasons.