Patriots to travel to AC

Jay County Patriots

Portland, 2-1 (1-0 ACAC)

Coach: Grant Zgunda, fourth year (27th overall)

Conference: Allen County

Last week vs. Southern Wells: The Patriots bounced back from their week 2 loss to New Castle by dominating SWHS 47-0 in the ACAC opener. Jay County had a balanced attack with 175 passing yards for three touchdowns, 164 rushing yards for three TDs and a 60-yard punt return by Grant Wendel.

Season leaders: Passing — Sean Bailey — 35 for 351 yards and five TDs. Rushing — A.J. Myers – 22 carries for 130 yards and three TDs. Receiving — Carter Fugiett — four receptions for 75 yards and one TD. Defense — Isaac Dues – 24 tackles, three sacks, 21 yards lost.

Adams Central Jets

Monroe, 2-1 (0-0 ACAC)

Coach: Michael Mosser, 16th year

Conference: Allen County

Last week vs. Muncie Central: The Jets dominated the Bearcats wire-to-wire for a 34-6 victory. Adams Central scored at least one touchdown in every quarter and had 15 points in the only period MCHS found the end zone. 

Season leaders: Passing — Jamison Roach — 10-of-22 for 144 yards and four TDs. Rushing — Matt Heiser — 35 carries for 177 yards and two TDs; Aaron Hirschy — 17 carries for 145 yards and three TDs.  Receiving — Braylend Reber — six receptions for 93 yards and three TDs.  Defense — Max Kaehr — 42 tackles; Cam Fravel — 23 tackles and two sacks.

Last meeting: Jay County’s defense held strong in the first quarter, shutting the Jets out before the flood gates opened in the second quarter for 28 points. The Jets went on to win 42-7 and give JCHS its first loss of the year. The Patriots’ lone touchdown came on a 26-yard pass from Sean Bailey to Benson Ward with 4 minutes, 19 seconds, remaining in the game.

Game notes: This will be the 11th matchup between the Patriots and the Jets. Adams Central has won all 10 of the previous games by a combined 473-102 ... After three straight state tournament appearances in Class 1A, Adams Central sits outside the rankings in Class 2A, finishing 15th in the voting ... Jay County’s 46.57 Sagarin rating ranks 190th overall and 39th in Class 3A, while Adams Central’s 74.01 is 48th overall and first in Class 2A ... John Harrell predicts Jay County to lose, 31-10, while Calpreps.com lists Adams Central as 32-point favorites.