The Marion County Tournament tipped off Tuesday night evening with Franklin Central travelling to Beech Grove. It was poised to be a good game since both teams have been playing well this season.

Senior Jake Cerbone provided much of the Franklin Central offense early with his three-point shooting. He knocked down three from beyond the arc in the opening quarter. Chase Andries was the only offensive option for Beech Grove in the first quarter. He scored nine points.

Cerbone continued to play well in the second quarter for Franklin Central. He was aided by Wilson Huber in the second frame. Huber made an impact on the offensive glass for the Flashes.

Junior guard Kenny Washington stepped up his game in all areas in the second period for Beech Grove. He scored at the basket, created shots for others and hit the glass. Washington had a big hand in keeping the Hornets close at halftime.

The game was completely different in the second half. Franklin Central offense was shut down by Beech Grove’s defense. Beech Grove did a great job of clogging the paint to keep the ball out of the hands of senior Grant Pedigo. Wilson Huber on the offensive glass was about the only source of scoring for Franklin Central. Beech Grove held the Flashes to seven points in the third quarter.

Dylan Allen was huge in the second half for Beech Grove. He knocked down a three-pointer to tie the game with 5:44 remaining in the game. The Hornets went on an 11-4 over the next three and half minutes to put the game away. After being quiet in the middle quarters, Chase Andries came alive again late in the fourth quarter. He scored 11 points in the final period.

Beech Grove won going away 76-66 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Marion County Tournament. The Hornets will play Roncalli on Wednesday night.

Dylan Allen led Beech Grove with 25 points, four steals and three rebounds. Chase Andries added 21 points and eight rebounds. Kenny Washington contributed nine points, six rebounds and four assists.

Franklin Central was led by Jake Cerbone’s 20 points. Wilson Huber had 19 points and eight rebounds. Franklin Central’s leading scorer Grant Pedigo was held to four points and eight rebounds.