Greensburg —
The South Decatur and North Decatur football teams both won this past weekend, combining for 80 points in their respective victories.
North improved to 5-1 with a 41-21 win over host Eastern Hancock Saturday. The game was postponed until Saturday because of weather.
South improved to 3-3 with a 39-34 comeback win over Park Tudor. The host Cougars trailed on multiple occasions in a game that was delayed because of lightning.
Junior Chris Johannigman completed 24 of 40 passes for 420 yards and four touchdowns, including a 93-yard strike to senior Byron Balser. Leading the team in receiving, Balser caught 12 passes for 267 yards and three touchdowns. Senior Matthew Gatewood caught six passes for 114 yards and a touchdown. Gatewood also ran for a score.
Senior Bryce French added a rushing touchdown for the Cougars.
Junior Logan Speer led South defensively, collecting 12 tackles (11 solo). Senior Bryce Moore recorded eight tackles, while Balser and senior Ben Tichenor each added six tackles.
Balser and Gatewood each tallied an interception.
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County gridders produce fireworks
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Lady Pirates finish in semifinal
Rushville traveled to Decatur County and gave the Greensburg varsity softball team its best shot in the Greensburg Sectional 29 semifinal Wednesday night.
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Lady Chargers bumped in extra innings
The North Decatur varsity softball team exited the postseason earlier than most had expected them to. The Lady Chargers fell to Milan 12-11 in an eight-inning slugfest.
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Six local girls bow out in Shelbyville
Six Decatur County athletes competed in the Girls Shelbyville Track and Field Regional Tournament Tuesday night.
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Softball teams advance to semifinals
The Greensburg and South Decatur softball teams advanced to the semifinals of the sectional tournament Tuesday night.
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Decatur County sports digest announcements for May 22
Posted below are the Decatur County sports digest announcements for May 22.
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Chargers shoot season low in tri meet
The North Decatur boys golf team recorded two wins in a Tri-meet victory Monday, shooting a season-low 9-hole score.
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North wins 18-6 on Senior Night
The North Decatur varsity baseball team won two of its last three games on the strength of potent offense and shutdown pitching.
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Six local girls bow out in Shelbyville
Six Decatur County athletes competed in the Girls Shelbyville Track and Field Regional Tournament Tuesday night.
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Pirate JV girls compete in Invitational
The Greensburg junior varsity softball team competed in a regular game and the Shelbyville Invitational earlier this season.
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Pirate netters bow out in Sectional Final
The Greensburg girls varsity tennis team gave itself a chance to win a fourth sectional title in four years.
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