Recap: Jones County Coyotes vs. Philip Scotties
It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but the Jones County Coyotes ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They secured a 55-50 W over Philip. The win was just what Jones County needed coming off of a 67-27 loss in their prior game.
Jones County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kaden Kinsley, who scored 16 points along with five rebounds and three steals. Those 16 points set a new season-high mark for him. Jett Nix was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds.
Jones County's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-2. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.7 points per game. As for Philip, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jones County's road trip will continue as they head out to face Wall at 6:00 p.m. on January 5th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in South Dakota (Wall is ranked 48th, while Jones County is ranked 69th). As for Philip, they will head out on the road to face off against Hill City at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
