July 23, 2014 at 2:10 p.m.
Jay whips Wapahani on the road (12/22/03)
JCHS boys basketball
Jay whips Wapahani on the road (12/22/03)
SELMA — It was another one of those games for Jay County. One where no statistics will make fans go “wow,” but every one of them made the coaches smile.
The Patriots (3-1) controlled every phase of the contest Saturday in a 57-41 victory over the Wapahani Raiders.
“I thought we played excellent,” said senior Dustin Overton, who got his second double-double of the season with 11 points and 11 rebounds. “We executed everything.
“We could’ve done a better job keeping them off the boards, but we did a good job of keeping (their offense) out of the paint.”
“I thought the kids did a nice job tonight being focused and concentrating,” said Jay County coach Craig Teagle. “They knew this was a big game for Wapahani. We really came out and controlled the tempo offensively and defensively tonight, so I’m really proud of the kids.”
The Raiders (1-6) took a brief advantage on a free throw by Todd Clark 19 seconds into the game, but never led again after an Andy Pinkerton 3-pointer moments later. Jay County went up 14-8 after the first quarter and opened a sizable lead with a 10-0 run early in the second.
Junior Mark Kelly scored six of the those 10 points, and assisted on a bucket by Overton. Pinkteron chipped in two more free throws during the stretch.
Wapahani was never closer than six points the rest of the way.
“I thought a real key was not having a let down in the second half,” said Teagle. “We had a 10-point lead, and we didn’t want to let them back in it.”
With a balanced scoring attack, that wasn’t a problem.
Trent Bailey paced Jay County with 13 points, and Kelly and Chad Keen also joined Overton in double figures with 10 apiece. Pinkerton finished with eight points as the Patriots broke the 50-percent shooting plateau (19-of-37) for the first time this season.
They also held Wapahani to just 30 percent from the field.
Led by Overton with 11 and Corey Comer with eight, Jay County won the rebounding battle 32-27. They also had 16 assists, compared to just five by the Raiders..
Bailey, Mike Alberson and Andy Wellman each had three assists for the Patriots.
Perhaps the most important moment of the game had little to do with the outcome. Senior point guard Heath Williams saw his first action of the year.
Williams, recovering from an ankle injury suffered on the third day of practice this year, entered the game with 1:30 remaining in the first quarter. He received a nice ovation from the Jay County crowd, and immediately broke down a defender who made a silly attempt at pressuring him before he reached halfcourt.
His stat line wasn’t much as he finished 1-for-1 with two points in limited action, but the four-year starter was glad to be back.
“It was a little fast paced because I’m out of shape, but it feels great,” said Williams, who is looking forward to practicing during the Patriots’ two weeks off as he gets ready to return to full-time action. “I’m going to have to get into shape and get mentally prepared to play.”
“We wanted to just throw him into the fire for a little bit,” said Teagle. “He just changes the complexion of the team. Where early some teams thought they could press us, now they’ll think twice because of his quickness.”
Williams said he hopes he can be a spark of the team, and Teagle also noted his enthusiasm as one of the biggest factors he’ll contribute.
Jay County will need everything it can get as it heads into a very difficult January schedule. The Patriots, who have not yet played a team with a winning record, will play nine games in the first month of 2004.
Seven of those squads are currently .500 or better, including Class 3A No. 3 Bellmont. The stretch starts Friday, Jan. 2 at home against Shenandoah at 6 p.m.
Kyle Wilson scored all of his team-high 10 points for Wapahani in the first half. Bailey harassed him defensively for most of the second half, completely shutting down the Raiders’ top scoring threat.
Eric Van Matre trailed him with eight points and six rebounds.
Junior varsity
The Jay County junior varsity team managed just two points in the fourth quarter, letting a seven-point halftime lead slip away in a 25-22 defeat.
Randy Evans paced the Patriots with six points. Tyler Dunnington and Nick May each added five.
Josh Johnson scored eight points to lead Wapahani. Jeremy Hazelbaker had six, and Matt Reese scored five.[[In-content Ad]]
The Patriots (3-1) controlled every phase of the contest Saturday in a 57-41 victory over the Wapahani Raiders.
“I thought we played excellent,” said senior Dustin Overton, who got his second double-double of the season with 11 points and 11 rebounds. “We executed everything.
“We could’ve done a better job keeping them off the boards, but we did a good job of keeping (their offense) out of the paint.”
“I thought the kids did a nice job tonight being focused and concentrating,” said Jay County coach Craig Teagle. “They knew this was a big game for Wapahani. We really came out and controlled the tempo offensively and defensively tonight, so I’m really proud of the kids.”
The Raiders (1-6) took a brief advantage on a free throw by Todd Clark 19 seconds into the game, but never led again after an Andy Pinkerton 3-pointer moments later. Jay County went up 14-8 after the first quarter and opened a sizable lead with a 10-0 run early in the second.
Junior Mark Kelly scored six of the those 10 points, and assisted on a bucket by Overton. Pinkteron chipped in two more free throws during the stretch.
Wapahani was never closer than six points the rest of the way.
“I thought a real key was not having a let down in the second half,” said Teagle. “We had a 10-point lead, and we didn’t want to let them back in it.”
With a balanced scoring attack, that wasn’t a problem.
Trent Bailey paced Jay County with 13 points, and Kelly and Chad Keen also joined Overton in double figures with 10 apiece. Pinkerton finished with eight points as the Patriots broke the 50-percent shooting plateau (19-of-37) for the first time this season.
They also held Wapahani to just 30 percent from the field.
Led by Overton with 11 and Corey Comer with eight, Jay County won the rebounding battle 32-27. They also had 16 assists, compared to just five by the Raiders..
Bailey, Mike Alberson and Andy Wellman each had three assists for the Patriots.
Perhaps the most important moment of the game had little to do with the outcome. Senior point guard Heath Williams saw his first action of the year.
Williams, recovering from an ankle injury suffered on the third day of practice this year, entered the game with 1:30 remaining in the first quarter. He received a nice ovation from the Jay County crowd, and immediately broke down a defender who made a silly attempt at pressuring him before he reached halfcourt.
His stat line wasn’t much as he finished 1-for-1 with two points in limited action, but the four-year starter was glad to be back.
“It was a little fast paced because I’m out of shape, but it feels great,” said Williams, who is looking forward to practicing during the Patriots’ two weeks off as he gets ready to return to full-time action. “I’m going to have to get into shape and get mentally prepared to play.”
“We wanted to just throw him into the fire for a little bit,” said Teagle. “He just changes the complexion of the team. Where early some teams thought they could press us, now they’ll think twice because of his quickness.”
Williams said he hopes he can be a spark of the team, and Teagle also noted his enthusiasm as one of the biggest factors he’ll contribute.
Jay County will need everything it can get as it heads into a very difficult January schedule. The Patriots, who have not yet played a team with a winning record, will play nine games in the first month of 2004.
Seven of those squads are currently .500 or better, including Class 3A No. 3 Bellmont. The stretch starts Friday, Jan. 2 at home against Shenandoah at 6 p.m.
Kyle Wilson scored all of his team-high 10 points for Wapahani in the first half. Bailey harassed him defensively for most of the second half, completely shutting down the Raiders’ top scoring threat.
Eric Van Matre trailed him with eight points and six rebounds.
Junior varsity
The Jay County junior varsity team managed just two points in the fourth quarter, letting a seven-point halftime lead slip away in a 25-22 defeat.
Randy Evans paced the Patriots with six points. Tyler Dunnington and Nick May each added five.
Josh Johnson scored eight points to lead Wapahani. Jeremy Hazelbaker had six, and Matt Reese scored five.[[In-content Ad]]
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