Patriots dominate Raiders

Not many teams have been able to score in double digits against the Patriots this season.

The Southern Wells Raiders were no exception, as the Jay County Junior High School girls basketball teams dominated its opponent with the seventh Grade team beating the Raiders 29-6 while the eighth graders edged past 36-32.

Karsyn Schwieterman led both teams in scoring after being called up to play on the eighth grade team as well. She scored 11 with the seventh graders (11-0) and 14 with the eight graders (10-1).

Charlee Peters was one point way from double figures, scoring nine for the younger team. 

Kylie Shannon also scored nine points for the older team.

Boys dominate

PONETO — The Jay County boys basketball teams had no trouble taking down the Southern Wells Raiders as the eighth grade team won 38-29 while the seventh grade team won 55-10.

Raif Beiswanger was the leading scorer for the older Patriots team (9-1), dropping 17 points.

It got out to an early 14-6 lead in the first quarter and held it until the end.

Nick Snow added eight points in a supporting role.

The seventh graders (9-1) were led by Carter and Caison Lloyd with 10 and nine points respectively.

The Patriots’ defense choked the Raiders out, only allowing four points in the first quarter and two each in the remaining three periods.