Game Report for Week 12/01: Basketball

Boys’ Basketball
@ Brown County
The Boys Varsity Basketball team opened up the 2025-2026 season with a road trip to Brown County, where they defeated the host Eagles by a score of 70-43.

Relentless defensive pressure allowed the Jets to open a 17-1 lead after the first quarter, and they never looked back from there as they went on to victory.

Stat leaders for the Jets:
Keller: 24 points, 6 rebs, 3 assists
Harper: 11 points & 5 rebs
Blair: 10 points, 7 rebs, 2 steals
Gill: 8 points, 10 rebs, 4 assists, 4 steals
Bechtel: 6 points & 2 assists
Miller: 3 points & 3 rebs
Foster: 3 points & 3 rebs
Deiwert: 2 points & 1 assist
Barriger: 2 points & 1 reb

JV vs. Brown County
The JV Boys Basketball team opened their season with a victory over Brown County by a score of 61-22

Scoring for the JV Jets:
Douce 16, Bense 11, McFarland 7, Lonaker 7, Wright 8, Bell 6, Taylor 6

@ Columbus North
The Varsity Boys made the short trip to Columbus North to take on the 4A Bulldogs over Thanksgiving weekend. It was a back-and-forth battle through much of the first two quarters that saw Columbus North with a halftime lead of 30-27. A rough 3rd quarter led to the Jets trailing by 12, 46-34 heading into the 4th quarter. The Jets found their stride in the 4th behind a raucous Hauser crowd and went on an 18-5 run to take the lead 52-51 with just under 3 minutes left to play. The lead would change hands 3 more times in the final minutes, but it was Columbus North that hung on for the win, 59-54.

Stat leaders for the Jets:
Harper: 15 points & 3 rebs
Keller: 15 points, 4 assists, 2 rebs
Gill: 12 points, 7 assists, 4 steals, 3 rebs
Blair: 6 points, 7 rebs, 5 assists
Bechtel: 4 points & 1 reb
Foster: 2 points & 2 rebs

JV vs. Columbus North
The JV Boys fought hard but were defeated in their battle with Columbus North by a score of 65-40.

Scoring for the Jets:
Bell 12, McFarland 12, Lonaker 7, Taylor 5, Bense 2, Douce 2

Girls’ Basketball
v. Rising Sun
Jets Roll Past Rising Sun 71–54, Improve to 6–1
The Jets girls’ basketball team put together another strong, balanced performance on both ends of the floor, powering past Rising Sun for a 71–54 victory. With contributions coming from every spot in the lineup, the Jets controlled the pace throughout the night and moved to an impressive 6–1 on the season.

June Berkenstock continued her steady play, finishing with 13 points and 6 rebounds, providing consistent strength around the rim. Kennedy Konradi matched her with 13 points and 4 assists, helping orchestrate the offense.

Chloie Phelps delivered a standout defensive effort, adding 13 points and 4 deflections, while Braelyn Williams supplied 12 points and 4 deflections, giving the Jets energy and pressure on both ends of the floor.

Hayden Dickey turned in one of her most complete games of the season, recording 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals. Abby Manley ran the floor efficiently with 5 points and 4 assists, helping keep the offense in rhythm.

Ava Dempsey and Abby Stacey each chipped in 2 points, rounding out a true team victory. With multiple players scoring in double figures and the defense generating turnovers all night, the Jets showcased their depth and poise.

7th / 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball

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