Jay County was the 55-46 winner over Hamilton Heights when they last played one another back in March of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. The Jay County Patriots took a 72-64 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hamilton Heights Huskies on Tuesday.
Jay County's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gradin Swoveland, who en route to 18 points in addition to seven rebounds and four blocks. That's the most blocks Swoveland has posted since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Tucker Griffin, who had 13 points and three steals.
Rees Knapp went supernova for Hamilton Heights, to rack up 25 points and three steals. Thanks to that strong game, Knapp now owns an excellent 41.1% three-point shooting accuracy. Jack Kakasuleff was another key player, putting up 14 points.
Jay County's loss dropped their record down to 10-9. As for Hamilton Heights, their victory bumped their record up to 12-8.
Jay County wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 51-49 win against Norwell on the 21st. As for Hamilton Heights, they have also already played their next game, a 73-41 victory against Twin Lakes on the 21st.
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