Patriots
| 01/31/26 vs Blackford | 75-62 |
| 01/30/26 @ Bluffton | 47-39 |
| 01/23/26 vs South Adams | 53-39 |
| 01/17/26 vs Heritage | 50-41 |
| 01/16/26 vs Southern Wells | 60-19 |
| + 6 more games |
Jay County extended their winning streak to 11 on Saturday, bumping them up to 13-2. They came out on top against the Blackford Bruins by a score of 75-62. The Patriots' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Jay County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Gradin Swoveland led the charge by shooting 50% from the field en route to 26 points and three steals. Those 26 points gave Swoveland a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cole Forthofer, who dropped a double-double with 15 points and 11 boards.
Jay County was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their assist total in three consecutive matchups.
As for Blackford, their loss dropped their record down to 14-3. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last six times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Despite the defeat, Blackford saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Amarian Leggett went 7-for-12 from beyond the arc to rack up 42 points and three steals. That was a full 67.7% of the Bruins' points, marking the tenth time in a row Leggett has posted more than a third of the team's points. Mason Kitterman was another key player, putting up eight points and six rebounds.
Looking ahead, Jay County will face off against Southern Wells at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Raiders have been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Blackford, they will square off against Delta at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bruins' defense better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 51.5 points per game this season.
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