Lincoln’s Aidan Munchel goes up for two of his game-high 19 points against International. Photo by Sherry Stuart

The Lincoln boys basketball team hosted the International School of Indiana from Indianapolis on Friday, Dec. 6. The Eagles overwhelmed the Gryphons, taking a 21-4 lead after the first period and expanding it to 42-6 at halftime to trigger a running clock in the second half. 

The Eagles played well defensively and shared the ball on offense. Eight different Eagles scored in the rout. Aidan Munchel led the Eagles with a game high of 19 points. Ryne Sturgis added 15 points. Peter Machado led the Gryphons with 4 points.

Lincoln head coach Rodney Klein was most pleased with his team’s defensive effort. “We did a good job of pressuring the ball tonight and we got in their passing lanes,” Klein said. “We tell our kids that you win games on the defensive end, and tonight we did that. We are also developing more depth offensively.”

Lincoln’s Oliver Webb and Ben Bates offer a helping hand to an opponent. Photo by Lilley Photography

Lincoln (2-1)              21    21    11    4     57

Noah Patterson 4, Dustin Lunsford 4, Evan Stuckey 4, Sturgis 15, Ben Bates 0, Braxton Dick 0, Carson Hawk 6, Clayton Vickers 0, Caden Ripberger 0, Munchel 19, Elijiah French 3, Oliver Webb 2, Dustin Erwin 0 — Total 57

International (1-2)        4      2      2    3    11

Eric Yilin 0, Cale Odenwelder 2, Machado 4, Arjun Bhattal 0, Sai Klobusnik 0, Matteo Coppano 0, Michael Kreutz 2, Evan Darrah 3, Tristyn Patel 0, Angus Conely 0 — Total 11 

JV Results: Lincoln won; score unavailable

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A version of this article appeared in the December 11 2024 print edition of the Western Wayne News.

Dan Harney is a sports reporter at the Western Wayne News.