Basketball Recap: Columbus East Takes a Loss

Columbus East lost against Jennings County back in February of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Columbus East Olympians took an 80-71 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Jennings County Panthers. The Olympians' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.

Keaton Lawson

Rebounds

02/01/25 @ Bloomington North	16
12/06/24 vs Trinity Lutheran	15
12/07/24 @ Southwestern	12
02/14/25 @ Jennings County	11
12/28/24 vs Yorktown	11
+ 15 more games

Despite the loss, Columbus East still got an impressive performance from Keaton Lawson, who dropped a triple-double with 21 points, 11 boards, and 12 assists. Lawson is becoming a predictor of Columbus East's success: when he posts at least ten rebounds the team is 8-1 (and 3-8 when he doesn't). Grayson Watters also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assist of the season.

Jennings County got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jeremiah Davis out in front who posted 21 points and seven boards. Davis' evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Logan Napier, who went 8-for-12 on his way to 22 points.

Columbus East's record now sits at 11-9. As for Jennings County, their record is now 9-10.

Looking ahead, Columbus East will head out to challenge Madison at 7:30 p.m. on February 21st. As for Jennings County, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 72-69 defeat against Jeffersonville on the 15th.