February 4, 2026 at 10:45 a.m.
Game Report for Week 02/02: Basketball
By Kyle Shipp, Hauser Jr.-Sr. HS Athletic Director, Head Girls' Basketball Coach
Boys’ Basketball
Varsity vs. Batesville
Saturday night brought a battle of two top 5 teams in their respective classes, as the Class A 3rd ranked Jets welcomed the Class 3A 4th ranked Batesville Bulldogs to the Jet Hangar. Hauser and Batesville were knotted 13-13 after the first quarter of play, and a Bulldog run in the second quarter gave them a 26-22 advantage heading into the half. The Jets still trailed 40-33 to start the 4th quarter, but the Jet engines began firing on all cylinders with big defensive stops and offensive scores in the final 8:00 of play. Hauser outscored Batesville 23-10 in the 4th to secure a 56-50 victory.
The Jets held a potent Batesville offense to only a 42% shooting mark from the field, and perimeter defense came up big as Batesville was only able to connect on 2/15 3-point field goals.
The 4th quarter offense for the Jets saw them go 6/7 from the field with some clutch free throws to help seal the win.
The Indiana Basketball Coaches Association has awarded Hauser with this week’s “Team of the Week” recognition for the victory. The win improves the Varsity record to 13-2 on the season.
Stat leaders for the Jets:
Gill: 23 points, 10 rebs, 3 assists
Keller: 17 points, 2 rebs, 2 steals
Blair: 12 points, 6 rebs, 5 assists
Harper: 4 points, 3 rebs
Miller: 4 rebs
Bechtel: 2 rebs
Foster: 1 steal, 1 reb
JV vs. Batesville
The JV Jets fought hard, battling back from a 10 point halftime deficit against the JV Bulldogs on Saturday night, but it wasn’t quite enough as they fell to Batesville by a score of 54-52. The JV record moves to 10-2 on the year.
Scoring for the Jets:
McFarland 12, Wright 12, Bell 9, Douce 8, Bense 5, Taylor 4, Kilps 2
Boys’ Basketball C-Team
v. Hauser Classic
The Boys’ C-Team won the Hauser Classic by beating Brown County and Rising Sun on Saturday morning. Congrats to all the players and coaches.
Girls’ Basketball
v. North Decatur
Lady Jets Stun North Decatur in Heroic 53–51 Victory
The Lady Jets pulled off a thrilling win in heroic fashion, edging North Decatur 53–51 in a game that came down to the final moments.
Abby Manley was the difference-maker, knocking down two clutch three-pointers, including the
game-winning shot. Manley finished with a team-high 15 points, delivering when it mattered most. Hayden Dickey also came up big late, burying a huge three-pointer of her own and ending the night with 8 points.
Ava Dempsey added 9 points, while Kennedy Konradi turned in a strong all-around performance with 8 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and an impressive 5 deflections on the defensive end. June Berkenstock chipped in 5 points and battled inside for 9 rebounds to help control the glass.
Additional contributions came from Nevaeh Paetzel and Leah Manley, who each scored 4 points. Abby Stacey was a force on the boards, pulling down 7 rebounds to help the Lady Jets secure the hard-fought win.
With clutch shooting, balanced scoring, and relentless effort on both ends of the floor, the Lady Jets sealed a dramatic victory and showed tremendous poise under pressure.
v. CAI
Lady Jets Drop Heartbreaker, 39–38, to Christian Academy of Indiana
The Lady Jets closed out their regular season with a tough one-point loss, falling 39–38 to Christian Academy of Indiana in a tightly contested matchup.
June Berkenstock led all scorers with an impressive 18 points, keeping the Lady Jets within striking distance all night and providing a steady offensive spark. Braelyn Williams and Abby Manley each added 6 points, with Manley contributing across the board. Manley finished with 3 assists and 3 steals, setting the tone defensively and creating key opportunities for her teammates.
Hayden Dickey made her presence felt in the paint, scoring 5 points and pulling down a team- high 8 rebounds as the Lady Jets battled on the boards.
Despite a strong defensive effort and balanced contributions, the Lady Jets came up just short in a back-and-forth contest. The narrow loss brings the regular season to a close, but the team showed grit and resilience heading into postseason play.
7th / 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball
@ North Decatur MHC Tournament
The 8th Grade Boys ended their season Thursday at North Decatur in the MHC Tournament.
Leonard 9
Blankinship 7
Wiwi 5
Oliver 3
Hege 2
Jets finish 15-6 on the season! 5-1 MHC Record
The 7th Grade Boys WON the MHC Title after defeating North Decatur on Thursday and Southwestern and South Decatur on Saturday. Congrats to all the players and coaches. The team ended the season 21-2.
