Local roundup – January 5

Wrestling

Trojans topple Ben Davis

Center Grove cruised to a 48-29 home victory against Ben Davis on Wednesday.

Peyton Pruett won by pin at 126 pounds for the Trojans, who also got wins by fall from Austin King (138) and Logan Coyle (152).

Jonah Hays won by technical fall at 170 pounds, while Gleason Mappes scored a major decision at 160. Joel Brada (145) also won by decision for Center Grove, which improved to 8-4 on the year.

Rebels fall to Fighting Irish

Roncalli’s wrestlers dropped a Tuesday night match against Cathedral, falling by a 41-27 score.

Franklin College

Men’s hoop falls at Manchester

The Franklin men’s basketball team lost a tough Wednesday night conference clash at Manchester College 79-72.

The Grizzlies (4-7, 1-3 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference) were led by senior Aaron Mann and freshman Braxton Day, who each scored 19 points. Senior Robbie Prather added 13, while John Beineke contributed 11 rebounds.