New Palestine High School

The New Palestine boys soccer team dropped a 5-1 decision to Pendleton Heights Thursday on the Dragons' Senior Night. Paxton Holmes scored the Dragons' goal in the 21st minute, heading in a corner kick from Noah Diaz DeLeon. That goal cut the Dragons' deficit to 2-1, as PH scored goals in the 14th and 17th minutes. The Arabians restored a two-goal lead three minutes later when they were awarded a penalty kick. PH added two second-half goals. The Dragons finish the regular season with a 9-7 record and 3-4 in the HHC. They open sectional play Monday at Franklin Central against Roncalli.