Batavia, Glen Este, and Clermont Northeastern’s varsity girl cagers remain serious contenders in the championship races of their respective conferences.

Batavia

The Bulldogs’ power over Southern Buckeye Conference rivals continues following a 40-33 verdict over New Richmond in a non-division game on the sunny shores of southern Clermont County. The host Lions led 11-9 after the first stanza, but Batavia took over from there 21-20 and 31-25. Batavia scoring leader: Heather Hines 15. New Richmond scoring leader: Kelsey Eubanks sank eight points.

Glen Este

The Trojans triumphed over Anderson on the losers’ hardwood 54-48. The Purple and White spotted the Redskins a slim 11-10 first quarter edge before taking over the rest of the way 28-27 and 42-36. Glen Este scoring leaders: Kelley Wesp 18 and Jenna Deskins 13.