Warriorettes Pull Away in Second Half for Impressive 61-42 Victory Over Switzerland County
By Jamie Lowry | Nov 8, 2026 7:56 AM
SCOTTSBURG, Ind. — A dominant third-quarter performance and a balanced offensive attack propelled the Scottsburg Warriorettes to a convincing 61-42 victory over Switzerland County on Saturday evening at Charles E. Meyer Gymnasium. After battling through a competitive first half, Scottsburg took control with an outstanding second-half effort, outscoring the visiting Lady Pacers 22-6 in the third quarter to turn a six-point halftime advantage into a commanding 22-point lead. The two teams were deadlocked at 11-11 after the opening quarter before the Warriorettes began finding their rhythm offensively in the second period. Addison Eldridge provided the spark, scoring nine of Scottsburg's 14 second-quarter points, including a pair of three-pointers, to send the Warriorettes into the locker room with a 25-19 advantage. Switzerland County managed to trim the deficit to four points midway through the third quarter, but that would be as close as the visitors would get. With Scottsburg leading 29-25, Eldridge connected on a three-pointer to ignite an impressive 18-0 run to close the quarter. The Warriorettes received contributions from throughout the lineup during the decisive stretch, with Kaylyn Grogan, Caroline Justice and Sofia Riley all making their presence felt offensively. By the end of the third quarter, Scottsburg had built a commanding 47-25 advantage, holding Switzerland County to just six points in the period. The Warriorettes continued their strong play into the fourth quarter, extending their lead to as many as 26 points before securing the 19-point victory. Eldridge led the Scottsburg offense with a game-high 19 points, connecting on four three-pointers while also contributing four rebounds, four assists and three steals. Grogan delivered an impressive performance inside, finishing with 13 points and six rebounds while shooting 5-of-9 from the field. Caroline Justice added eight points and three steals, while Sofia Riley chipped in six points. Georgia McNeely contributed five points and a team-high nine rebounds, helping the Warriorettes control the glass. Estie Stevens and Rylee Age each finished with four points, while Addison Elliott added two. Scottsburg finished the evening shooting 42.6 percent from the field, connecting on 23 of 54 attempts. The Warriorettes also held a 32-20 advantage in points scored in the paint and turned 24 Switzerland County turnovers into 20 points. Defensively, Scottsburg limited Switzerland County to just 29.8 percent shooting from the floor and 16.7 percent from beyond the three-point line. Taylor Kappes led Switzerland County with 12 points, while Rylen Kitts added nine points and nine rebounds. The victory was highlighted by Scottsburg's ability to respond when challenged, share the basketball and produce contributions throughout the lineup. The decisive third-quarter surge demonstrated the Warriorettes' ability to turn defensive pressure into offensive opportunities and put the game out of reach. Play Hard. Play Smart. Play Together. GAME BOX SCORE Saturday, November 7, 2026 Charles E. Meyer Gymnasium Scottsburg 61, Switzerland County 42 SCORING BY QUARTER Switzerland County: 11, 8, 6, 17 — 42 Scottsburg: 11, 14, 22, 14 — 61 SCOTTSBURG SCORING Addison Eldridge — 19 Kaylyn Grogan — 13 Caroline Justice — 8 Sofia Riley — 6 Georgia McNeely — 5 Estie Stevens — 4 Rylee Age — 4 Addison Elliott — 2 Emmalynn Cheatham — 0 TOTAL — 61 SWITZERLAND COUNTY SCORING Taylor Kappes — 12 Rylen Kitts — 9 Madison Spilman — 7 Laryssa Smith — 5 Lyndsay Snider — 4 Claire Boggs — 3 Aubrey Craig — 2 Ashlyn Jesop — 0 Adalie Rose — 0 Hayden Curl — 0 TOTAL — 42 TEAM STATISTICS Field Goal Shooting: Scottsburg — 23-54 (42.6%) Switzerland County — 14-47 (29.8%) Three-Point Shooting: Scottsburg — 5-17 (29.4%) Switzerland County — 2-12 (16.7%) Free Throw Shooting: Scottsburg — 10-17 (58.8%) Switzerland County — 12-25 (48.0%) Rebounds: Scottsburg — 34 Switzerland County — 32 Assists: Scottsburg — 11 Switzerland County — 3 Steals: Scottsburg — 10 Switzerland County — 10 Points in the Paint: Scottsburg — 32 Switzerland County — 20




