It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but the Jones County Coyotes ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They slipped by Kadoka 44-43. The team accrued 28 points in the first half and coasted on those for the win.
Jones County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Cooper Feddersen led the charge by scoring 11 points along with eight rebounds and three blocks. Feddersen is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaden Kinsley, who scored 13 points along with two steals.
Kadoka's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gus Stout, who scored 18 points along with seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Garrett Hermann, who scored 13 points along with eight rebounds.
Jones County's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-4. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.5 points per game. As for Kadoka, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.
Jones County will head out on the road to face off against Colome at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Colome comes in still looking for their first win of the season. As for Kadoka, they will be playing at home against Timber Lake at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Timber Lake has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 215 points over their last three games.