Columbus East High School

The Columbus East Olympian boys freshman basketball team remains perfect on the season, adding two more decisive victories in just three days to push their record to 10-0. Powered by a deep roster and relentless defense, the Olympians defeated Seymour 56-32 on Saturday and followed it up with a commanding 61-29 win over Batesville on Monday. Balanced Scoring and Stifling Defense Lead the Way Against Seymour, the Olympians displayed exceptional team play, with 11 players finding the basket. Carson Gallion and Kam Robertson led with 8 points each, while Josiah Kiel and Connor Rodarte chipped in 7 a piece. Terran Degraffenreid added 6, Keatin Roberts scored 5, and Jax Branaman contributed 4. Jacob Thomas, Cadyn Goodlow, and Josiah Shelton each added 3 points, and Daelyn Diaz rounded out the scoring with 2. On Monday, Columbus East continued their dominance against Batesville, fueled by another balanced offensive attack. Gallion led all scorers with 14 points, followed by Kiel with 10 and Robertson with 9. Rodarte added 8 points, Thomas scored 7, and Diaz contributed 6. Goodlow, Shelton, and Patrick Strickland each chipped in with 3, 2, and 2 points, respectively. Defense Makes the Difference A hallmark of the Olympians' success has been their smothering defense. Across the two games, Columbus East allowed only one quarter of double-digit scoring while maintaining relentless pressure on their opponents. This defensive prowess has been instrumental in their undefeated start and continues to set them apart. Looking Ahead With their perfect record intact, the Columbus East freshman boys are riding high on confidence, teamwork, and defensive intensity. As the season progresses, fans can expect more thrilling performances from this well-rounded and determined squad.