Edinburgh Handles Southwestern in Waldron Sectional Opener

Lancers advance to sectional semifinal with 43-28 victory

Feb. 6, 2026 at 6:15am

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Edinburgh wasted little time asserting control Tuesday night in Waldron, jumping out early and rolling to a 43–28 win over Southwestern (Shelby) in the opening round of the Class A sectional. The Lancers set the tempo from the first quarter, building a 14–5 lead behind crisp ball movement and disciplined defense. From there, Edinburgh maintained steady separation, forcing tough shots and capitalizing on scoring opportunities in the half court.

Why it matters

This win advances Edinburgh to the sectional semifinal, where they will face a tough challenge against Knightstown. The Lancers' strong defensive effort and balanced scoring attack will be key as the team looks to continue their postseason run.

The details

Kenna Streeval led the way for Edinburgh with 17 points, pacing a balanced Lancers attack. Bella Turner added 11 points, while Kinzie Purvis chipped in 10 as Edinburgh showed depth and composure in postseason play.

  • The game took place on Tuesday night in Waldron.
  • Edinburgh will face Knightstown in the sectional semifinal on Friday night.

The players

Kenna Streeval

Led Edinburgh with 17 points in the win.

Bella Turner

Scored 11 points for the Lancers.

Kinzie Purvis

Contributed 10 points to Edinburgh's balanced attack.

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