Balanced attack leads Triton Central to sectional win over Heritage Christian

Triton Central’s second win over Heritage Christian this season earned the Tigers a berth in the semifinal round of Class 2A, Sectional 43.

Triton Central used a balanced scoring attack to pull away from the Eagles for a 58-55 victory Tuesday at Christel House High School.

Max Crouse hit four three-pointers for a team-high 18 points for Triton Central (14-9). Five more Tigers scored between six and nine points to overcome a late push from Heritage Christian’s Isaac Arterburn and Caleb Flint.

The Tigers led 17-9 at the end of the first quarter and 29-20 at halftime. Arterburn and Flint scored all 17 of Heritage Christian’s points in the third quarter and cut Triton Central’s lead to 44-37.

That same duo scored 11 points in the fourth but the Tigers made 6-of-10 free throws to hold off the comeback attempt.

Flint finished with a game-high 19 points. Arterburn had 14 points. The Eagles closed the season at 8-14.

Eli Sego and Silas Blair each scored nine points for Triton Central. Cael Butler had eight.

The Christel House Sectional continues tonight with two quarterfinal games. In the opener, KIPP Indy Legacy (16-7) takes on Irvington Prep (9-17). The second game pits Eastern Hancock (14-8) against Indianapolis Scecina (8-14).

Wednesday’s winners return Friday for a semifinal game at 7:30 p.m.

In the first semifinal Friday, Triton Central looks to avenge a 59-49 loss earlier this season to Christel House (14-9).