Basketball Recap: Baker County Starts Season with Victory on the Road + How To Watch

Baker County had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past the Ridgeview Panthers 64-29 on Wednesday. The Wildcats pushed the score to 59-21 by the end of the third, a deficit the Panthers cut but never quite recovered from.

Baker County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Joel Carver led the charge by going 5-for-9 en route to 12 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Dalton Lynch, who posted 13 points and four steals.

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Offensive Rebounds

11/19/25 @ Ridgeview	17
01/25/25 @ Union County	14
01/24/25 @ Yulee	15
12/16/24 vs Lafayette	13
12/13/24 vs Branford	15
+ 7 more games

Baker County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in November of 2024.

Despite the defeat, Ridgeview saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Tayten Pope put up seven points along with five boards and three steals.

Ridgeview's loss dropped their record down to 1-1.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Baker County will face off against Clay at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ridgeview, they will square off against Oakleaf at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.