Jay to host Golden Falcons

Jay County Patriots

Portland, 3-4

Coach: Chris Krieg, third year

Conference: Allen County

Saturday at Fort Recovery: After losing a late lead, Jay County put up a comeback but had a potential game-winning shot miss just before time expired in a 46-44 loss to its state-line rival. Cole Stigleman scored 14 points and Ryan Schlechty added 11 to lead Jay County.

Season leaders (per game): Points — Michael Schlechty 10.7, Stigleman 9.9, R. Schlechty 6.9. Rebounds — Wyatt Geesaman 5.1, M. Schlechty 4.6. Assists — R. Schlechty 2.9.



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Winchester Golden Falcons

Winchester, 1-4

Coach: Dustin Baldwin, first year

Conference: Tri-Eastern

Friday vs. Union County: Winchester got outscored 22-6 in the second quarter as its lead vanished and wasn’t able to get it back in a 64-52 loss to the Union County Patriots.

Season leaders (through four games): Points — Boo Enis 10.8, Isaiah Jordan-Miller 7.0, Trey Graft 5.0. Rebounds — Jordan-Miller 6.8, Enis 5.0. Assists — Jordan-Miller 2.3.



Last season: Jay County shot 80 percent from the field as it won 64-51. Jason Schlosser had a career-high 27 points in addition to six assists, and Jay Houck scored 16. Stigleman added 11 points.



Game notes: This is the 48th meeting all time between Jay County and Winchester, with the Patriots holding a 30-17 lead in the series. JCHS has won five of the last six meetings and six of the last 10 ... Jay County allows just 39.57 points per game, which ranks 16th in the state and second in Class 4A. Winchester scores 45.2 points per game ... This is the first of two remaining games in 2018 for both teams. Jay County closes the year at Muncie Central on Dec. 30, while Winchester hosts Bluffton on Dec. 29 ... Jay County coach Chris Krieg is 10 wins away for 100 in his career. He was 57-49 in five years leading the JCHS girls.