Jay to host Knights for homecoming

Jay County Patriots

Portland, 2-5

Coach: Tim Millspaugh, fifth year

Conference: Allen County Athletic

Last week at South Adams: Jay County had five turnovers, including four in the fourth quarter, during a 45-28 loss to South Adams. It was the fourth loss in a row for the Patriots. Cole Stigleman had 186 yards from scrimmage, including 110 yards rushing, and Michael Schlechty had a pair of 1-yard rushing TDs for Jay County.

Season leaders: Passing — Holton Hill – 60-for-103 passing for 1,041 yards, 13 touchdowns and three interceptions. Rushing — Michael Schlechty – 94 carries for 488 yards and 10 touchdowns. Receiving — Cole Stigleman – 11 receptions for 240 yards and two touchdowns. Defense — Ethan Theurer – 84 tackles, six tackles for loss and one fumble recovery.



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Arlington Golden Knights

Indianapolis, 5-2

Coach: Steeve Moorman, third year

Conference: Indianapolis

Last week at Crispus Attucks: Arlington scored more than 50 points for the second time in as many games on its way to a 55-6 win over Crispus Attucks. It was the second time this season the Golden Knights got consecutive victories.

Season leaders: Statistics were not available.



Game notes: This is the first — and only — meeting between Arlington and Jay County. Arlington is one of three Indianapolis?Public Schools institutions that will close at the end of the school year ... The Golden Knights are coming off consecutive Indianapolis Conference victories and are 3-0 in league play ... Jay County has lost its last four games. The last time the Patriots had a four-game losing streak was in 2014, during which they lost their final five games to finish 2-8 ... Arlington averages 34.9 points per game, including totaling 49 or more three times. Defensively, the Golden Knights allow 23 points per game. Jay County scores 30.7 points per game and surrenders 33.3 points per game ... This is the first of back-to-back home games to end the regular season for Jay County, which hosts Heritage Oct. 13. The Patriots host the Logansport Berries in the Class 4A sectional opener on Oct. 20 ... John Harrell’s website predicts Jay County to win 35-34, while calpreps.com has Arlington as four-point favorites.