February 26, 2018 at 6:38 p.m.

Patriots open sectional on Tuesday

JCHS boys basketball
Patriots open sectional on Tuesday
Patriots open sectional on Tuesday

Jay County Patriots

Portland, 14-9

Coach: Chris Krieg, third year

Conference: Allen County

Friday at Bellmont: Jay County had a potential game-winning shot miss the mark and fouled Bellmont on the rebound and the Braves made two decisive free throws with 1.6 seconds remaining to beat Jay County 44-42. Michael Schlechty led Jay County with 14 points and Wyatt Geesaman contributed 12 points.

Season leaders (per game): Points — Michael Schlechty 10.1, Cole Stigleman 9.4, Wyatt Geesaman 6.8. Rebounds — Geesaman 4.9, M. Schlechty 3.9. Assists — Ryan Schlehty 3.6.



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Wayne

Generals


Fort Wayne, 15-6

Coach: Aaron Rehrer, eighth year

Conference: Summit Athletic

Friday at Richmond: Wayne exploded for 30 points in the fourth quarter in a 70-62 win over the host Red Devils. Kylon Jarreau had 24 points for the Generals and Craig Young added 21

Season leaders (per game through 19 games): Points — Craig Young 18.2, Dillon Redding 12.9, Kylon Jarreau 10.2. Rebounds — Young 8.1, Shaquan Sanders 6.3. Assists — Anthony Phillips 3.6.



Last meeting: Jay County got a game-high 16 points from Adam Dirksen in a 39-38 win on Feb. 13, 2016. Bowen Runyon contributed eight points and Kyler Carvel had six points as the?Patriots rebounded from having their nine-game winning streak snapped the previous night.

Game notes: This is the opening game of the Class 4A Sectional 6 tournament at Huntington North ... Jay County and Wayne have had 18 previous meetings, with the Generals holding a 11-7 advantage in the series. The Patriots though have won each of the last three meetings and five of the least eight ... The winner advances to the sectional semifinal on Friday against the host Vikings ... Jay County’s defensive average of 40.26 points is seventh in the state and ranks No. 2 in Class 4A.
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