Panthers
| 01/23/26 @ Floyd Central | 44-45 |
| 01/20/26 vs Roncalli | 48-45 |
| 01/17/26 vs Bedford North Lawrence | 48-37 |
| 01/10/26 vs Trinity Lutheran | 75-41 |
| 12/30/25 vs Indianapolis Scecina Memorial | 45-57 |
Jennings County dropped down to 7-6 on Friday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 45-44 to the Floyd Central Highlanders. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Highlanders apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2025.
When it comes to explaining why Jennings County lost, don't look at Johnny Elkins. Despite the final result, he shot 50% from the field en route to 12 points and eight boards. Elkins is on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jeremiah Davis, who posted seven points and eight rebounds.
As for Floyd Central, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since March 4, 2025.
Floyd Central got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Carter McQuigg out in front who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 11 boards. McQuigg has become a key player for the Highlanders: the team is 5-1 when he posts at least ten rebounds, but 3-6 otherwise. Ethan Noble was another key player, going 5-for-10 to rack up 12 points and seven boards.
Jennings County wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 59-45 victory against Franklin County on the 30th. As for Floyd Central, they have also already played their next contest, a 49-45 loss against Seymour on the 30th.
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