Patriots meet third-ranked Starfires on Friday

Jay County Patriots

Portland, 0-6 (0-5)

Coach: Tim Millspaugh, seventh year

Conference: Allen County

Last week at Woodlan: Jay County shot itself in the foot offensively with five turnovers in a 32-7 loss to the Warriors. The Patriots had three takeaways themselves but were unable to convert. Bailey Cox’s 1-yard touchdown run in the third quarter was the team’s only time in the end zone. It marked the first time in school history Jay County began the season with six straight losses

Season leaders: Passing — Passing – Sam Dunlavy – 15-of-49 for 229 yards, one touchdown and six interceptions. Rushing — Bailey Cox – 84 carries for 438 yards and four touchdowns. Receiving — Bailey Cox – four receptions for 78 yards. Defense — Kess McBride – 22 tackles and one tackle for loss.



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South Adams Starfires

Berne, 6-0 (3-0)

Coach: Grant Moser, fifth year

Conference: Allen County

Last week at Adams Central: South Adams scored 21 points in the second quarter of a 42-14 rout of county rival Adams Central to snap a five-game losing streak to the Jets. James Arnold set a new school record with 471 passing yards and accounted for all but one of the Starfires’ six touchdowns.

Season leaders: Passing — James Arnold – 75-of-121 for 1,458 yards, 21 touchdowns and two interceptions. Rushing — Nic Stuber – 38 carries for 418 yards and six touchdowns. Receiving — Drew Stutzman – 24 catches for 541 yards and 10 touchdowns. Defense — Grady Sprunger – 43 tackles, seven tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries and one sack.



Last season: Jay County had a key third-down conversion to seal a 15-14 victory against the Starfires in front of a homecoming crowd. Michael Schlechty and Trey Castillo had rushing scores for Jay County, while Drake Deitsch and Christian Summersett found the end zone for South Adams. Jay County also recorded a safety in the win.

Game notes: This is the 11th meeting between Jay County and South Adams with the Patriots holding a 7-3 edge in the series, including three of the last four games. Jay County’s last win over South Adams at Starfire Field came by a 32-0 score in 2015. ... South Adams moved up one spot to No. 2 in the Class A Associated Press poll. It sits 22 points behind top-ranked Indianapolis Lutheran. South Adams is also second to Indianapolis Lutheran in the coaches’ poll ... The Starfires have a 66.99 Sagarin rating, which is first in Class A and 58th overall. Jay County, meanwhile, sports a 6.36 rating, which is 282nd overall and 58th in Class 4A ... John Harrell’s website predicts SAHS?to win, 49-7, while Calpreps.com lists the Starfires as 62-point favorites.