Cardinal Ritter defeated the Speedway Spark Plugs 85-55 in a game at Speedway High School, broadcast statistics showed. Ritter’s perimeter shooting and a strong advantage on the offensive glass created second‑chance scoring that widened the margin in the second half.

The difference was clear in the box score supplied on the broadcast: Ritter made 11 three-pointers and shot 32 of 58 from the field (just over 50%), converted 10 of 11 free throws and collected 38 rebounds (10 offensive), producing 11 second‑chance points. Speedway finished 21 of 50 from the field (42%), 8 of 9 from the line, and the broadcast listed 14 rebounds and eight turnovers for the Spark Plugs.

Ritter’s Check Wade finished with 23 points and Makai Campbell scored 20, according to the postgame summary; Devon Bolden added 14 for Ritter. Speedway was led by Drew Mitalik, who finished with an unofficial 24 points; AJ Lund had 12 and Matt Craig finished with 10.

Speedway head coach Chuck Bennett, speaking after the game, credited the opponent’s shooting and praised his players’ effort. “They shot the ball way better than they have all year,” Coach Bennett said on the broadcast, adding he was “proud of the way our kids battled.” Bennett suggested depth and rebounding were decisive factors and said he planned adjustments as the season continues.

Broadcasters repeatedly pointed to Ritter’s offensive rebounding and the resulting second‑chance points as the likely turning point, noting that Speedway’s rebounding deficit led to multiple extended possessions for Ritter in the second half. The broadcast also highlighted Ritter’s recent run of wins and their place among highly ranked teams in their class, describing them as a contender heading into the postseason.

The broadcast crew listed upcoming opponent dates: Ritter was scheduled to play Greenwood Christian the next stated game; Speedway was slated to host Decatur Central in the Marion County tournament on Jan. 14, according to the postgame comments.

Box score and other game statistics cited in this article come from the game broadcast’s posted figures. The exact game date and official school box score were not specified in the transcript provided.