Basketball Recap: Jellico Find Success

Caleb Rose

Points

02/21/25 @ Sunbright	24
01/28/25 vs Coalfield	23
02/14/25 vs Clay County	17
01/14/25 @ Rockwood	15
11/26/24 vs Rockwood	13
+ 18 more games

Sunbright came into Friday's game looking for another win against Jellico, but Caleb Rose wouldn't allow it. The Jellico Blue Devils came out on top in a nail-biter against the Sunbright Tigers on Friday, sneaking past 59-56 thanks in part to Rose, who went 9-for-16 on his way to 24 points. He is becoming a predictor of Jellico's success: when he posts at least 15 points the team is 3-1 (and 10-13 when he doesn't).

Trey Vann was another key player, going 7-for-17 en route to 14 points and four steals. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times he's played.

Jellico's win bumped their record up to 13-14. As for Sunbright, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 21-8.

Looking ahead, Jellico will challenge Oliver Springs at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Oliver Springs will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Jellico surely won't give up without a fight. Sunbright does not have any more games scheduled as of now.