New Albany Defeats Columbus East in Boys Basketball

Olympians fall 81-55 in Hoosier Hills Conference matchup

Feb. 7, 2026 at 10:55pm

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New Albany jumped out to a 48-24 halftime lead and went on to defeat Columbus East 81-55 in a Hoosier Hills Conference boys basketball game on Saturday afternoon.

Why it matters

This game was an important conference matchup between two local high school basketball programs. New Albany's decisive victory over Columbus East highlights the competitive nature of the Hoosier Hills Conference and the continued development of these teams throughout the season.

The details

Carter Patterson returned to lead Columbus East (the Olympians) with 23 points after missing the past four weeks with an injury. Keaton Lawson and Logan Neal each added 7 points for the Olympians.

  • The game was played on Saturday afternoon, February 8, 2026.

The players

Carter Patterson

A player for the Columbus East Olympians who scored 23 points in the game after returning from a 4-week injury.

Keaton Lawson

A player for the Columbus East Olympians who scored 7 points in the game.

Logan Neal

A player for the Columbus East Olympians who scored 7 points in the game.

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The takeaway

This game showcased the competitive nature of the Hoosier Hills Conference and the continued development of the Columbus East and New Albany high school basketball programs throughout the season.