Center Grove Controls Evansville Reitz 53-37, Unbeaten Trojans Reach 4A Final

Center Grove closed the book on its Class 4A semistate semifinal at Jasper with a controlled 53-37 victory over Evansville Reitz, advancing the Trojans to the 4A Jasper championship and preserving an unbeaten record. The scoreline reflected a game that favored defense and possession control for Center Grove down the stretch.

The final score reflected a game that started slowly for Center Grove, with the Trojans failing to pour in early points before settling into a methodical offense. After an uneven opening, Center Grove tightened on ball pressure and limited Evansville Reitz scoring opportunities, finishing with 53 points while holding Reitz to 37.

Center Grove’s defensive performance was the defining factor in the semistate semifinal at Jasper, as Evansville Reitz managed just 37 points across four quarters. The Trojans’ ability to convert late possessions into points separated the teams in the second half and created a margin large enough to control the game tempo in the final period.

The win on February 21, 2026, at Jasper not only sent Center Grove to the 4A Jasper championship but also extended the Trojans’ unbeaten run through the postseason to date. Center Grove’s advance sets up a championship game at Jasper with the Trojans carrying a 53-37 semifinal victory and the momentum of an unblemished record.

Saturday’s semistate result gives Center Grove a clear, measurable edge heading into the Class 4A Jasper final: a defense that held Evansville Reitz to 37 points and an offense that closed the game with 53. The Trojans will bring those exact numbers and an unbeaten résumé into the championship game at Jasper.