By ROB HAMILTON

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The Mount Gilead Indians got back into the win column Monday night when they hosted Shekinah Christian.

MG trailed 20-16 after the opening period, but bounced back in the second to take a 35-31 lead into the half. They increased that lead to 51-45 after three periods of play and then held on to claim a 65-61 win.

The Indians had a balanced scoring output on the night. Tyler Bland scored 18 to lead the team, while both Alijah Keen and Mason Mollohan scored 11 and Isaiah Harris finished with nine.

Rob Hamilton can be reached at 419-946-3010, ext. 1807. Connect with him on Twitter at @SportsMCS