Columbus East Olympians fall to Bloomington North

Olympians struggle to recover from early deficit in 63-55 loss

Jan. 31, 2026 at 11:15pm

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The Columbus East Olympians boys basketball team fell behind 14-4 after the first quarter and were unable to fully recover, losing 63-55 to Bloomington North on Saturday.

Why it matters

The loss drops the Olympians to 6-8 on the season, continuing their struggle to find consistency after a promising start. Bloomington North, on the other hand, improves its record and continues to build momentum heading into the later stages of the season.

The details

Keaton Lawson led the Olympians with 21 points, while Judah Lewis scored 12, Miles Broaddus had 11, and Ben Ellegood added 7 points. However, the early deficit proved too much for Columbus East to overcome against the strong Bloomington North squad.

  • The game took place on Saturday.

The players

Keaton Lawson

The leading scorer for the Columbus East Olympians, with 21 points in the game.

Judah Lewis

Scored 12 points for the Olympians in the loss.

Miles Broaddus

Contributed 11 points for Columbus East.

Ben Ellegood

Added 7 points for the Olympians.

Bloomington North

The opposing team that defeated Columbus East 63-55.

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The takeaway

The Olympians' loss highlights their ongoing struggle to find consistency this season, as they continue to search for ways to overcome early deficits and compete with stronger opponents like Bloomington North. The team will need to regroup and make adjustments to get back on track in the coming games.