Local sports roundup: May 5

Baseball

Trojans edge Artesians

Solo home runs from Ryan Sauter and Bryce Eblin were just enough to get Center Grove a 2-1 win at Martinsville on Friday.

Eblin also picked up a save in relief of Hunter Burnett, who allowed just one hit for the Trojans (13-5).

Softball

Woodmen pay Panthers back

Greenwood scored a big 4-2 victory on Friday over a Jennings County team that had beaten the Woodmen 10-2 just two weeks ago.

The Panthers tied the game up at 2-2 in the top of the sixth, but the Woodmen (4-15) got those runs back in the bottom of the frame to secure the win for Karlee Denham, who allowed just four hits. Kiley Hankenhoff hit a two-run homer for Greenwood.

Warriors can’t slay Dragons

Whiteland held its own with reigning Class 3A state champ New Palestine on Friday, getting within a run halfway through before a 10-run fourth inning sent the Warriors to a 12-1 defeat.

Addie Csikos drove in the lone run for Whiteland (3-13).

Girls tennis

Braves take care of Greencastle

Indian Creek rode a singles sweep to a 4-1 win over Greencastle on Friday. Katie Burkman, Ali Harris and Addie Rund claimed the three points, with Burkman and Harris winning in straight sets.

Brooke Coy and Julia Sheets were victorious at No. 2 doubles for the Braves.