The Jay County Patriots won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They took a serious blow against Bellmont, falling 60-31. While losing is never fun, Jay County can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 255th, while Bellmont is ranked 71st).
Several Patriots players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Gradin Swoveland, who scored six points along with seven rebounds and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Ben Crouch, who scored six points along with two blocks.
Jay County has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season. As for Bellmont, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 21-4.
Jay County will take on New Castle at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Hopefully New Castle focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up nine on Friday. As for Bellmont, they will challenge Mississinewa at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bellmont is coming into the contest with three straight wins on the road, so Mississinewa will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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