After a strong start, Shelbyville’s defense couldn’t contain Class 3A, No. 10 Greensburg Tuesday, who outscored the Golden Bears in the final three quarters to produce a 71-60 victory.

In Greensburg, the Pirates sank 10 three-pointers and their starting five accounted for 67 of the team’s season-high 71 points.

Leah West finished with a team-high 20 points for Greensburg (3-1). Mylie Wilkison had 19 and Aly Powers added 18.

Ava Wilson continued the strong start to her senior season with a game-high 26 points for Shelbyville (3-1) in its first loss of the season. She is averaging 21.5 points per game through four games.

Ellie Keller and Hannah Baker each had 10 points and Ellie Simpson finished with eight points.

The Golden Bears return to action Friday at Garrett Gymnasium against Southwestern (0-3) then travel Saturday to Franklin County (3-1).

The Pirates’ only loss this season came at Franklin, 58-53, on Friday. Greensburg hosts Class 4A, No. 14 Jennings County (3-1) Saturday.

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