Cougars Earn Overtime Win in Regular-Season Finale

Greenfield-Central rallies from early deficit to defeat Perry Meridian in extra period

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Greenfield-Central Cougars basketball team overcame a slow start and poor shooting to defeat Perry Meridian 60-56 in overtime in their regular-season finale. Despite trailing by seven points at the end of the first quarter and struggling from the field and free-throw line, the Cougars showed resilience and a "relentless mindset" to battle back and force overtime before pulling out the victory.

Why it matters

The win gives the Cougars a .500 record (11-11) heading into the sectional tournament, providing a boost of confidence after a season marked by inexperience. Head coach Miles Wayer praised his team's fight and refusal to give up, noting it was the first time this season he felt they truly believed they would not lose the game.

The details

Greenfield-Central trailed 18-11 after the first quarter but opened the second on a 13-0 run to take the lead. The teams traded leads in the second half before the Cougars went up 46-41 with 5:18 left in regulation. However, Perry Meridian rallied to tie it and force overtime. In the extra period, Greenfield-Central scored the first seven points and held on for the victory.

  • The game was Greenfield-Central's regular-season finale, played on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.
  • The Cougars trailed 18-11 at the end of the first quarter.

The players

Miles Wayer

First-year head coach of the Greenfield-Central Cougars basketball team.

Cole Mullins

A player for the Greenfield-Central Cougars who hit two free throws with 12.1 seconds left in regulation to force overtime.

Clay Mullins

A player for the Greenfield-Central Cougars who led the team with 15 points.

Malachi Van

A 6'6" junior player for the Greenfield-Central Cougars who scored 14 points, including a key bucket and free throw in overtime.

Jaden Porter

A player for the Perry Meridian Falcons who scored a game-high 16 points.

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What they’re saying

“Every possession trying to give it all you've got”

— Miles Wayer, Head Coach

“I'm proud of these guys, because you look at so many games we've had this season we've lost the lead or were trailing and have thrown in the white towel and kind of given up. There was fight that entire game. Even Cole Mullins hitting those free throws to ice it to go to overtime. There was still not a time where I felt those guys truly believed they were going to lose that game.”

— Miles Wayer, Head Coach

What’s next

The Cougars will look to carry their late-season momentum into the sectional tournament next week.

The takeaway

Greenfield-Central's gritty overtime victory, despite struggling with their shooting, demonstrates the team's resilience and refusal to give up - a positive sign as they head into the postseason after a season marked by inexperience.