JCHS Generals Dominate in Season-Opener

The Jackson County Generals traveled to Beattyville to take on the Bobcats of Lee County in their season opener. The JV fought hard in an exciting contest but fell short to the Bobcats 39-34. 
The second game showed early to be a hard-fought contest as the Bobcats got out to an early 6-point lead as their guards were super hot behind the arc as they knocked down 6 threes in the first quarter. The Generals showed toughness, resilience, and great team effort as they worked hard to take a 1-point lead at the end of the 1st quarter. Keagan Ward and Peyton Singleton, the double-double duo, proved to be too much for the Bobcats in the paint. Senior Guard Braxton showed he could handle the pressure and set the tempo as he cruised through the second quarter, dropping dimes and taking the ball to the lane as the Generals had an 8-point advantage at the half. 
The Generals came out in the third quarter determined to extend the lead as they turned up the defensive heat. Freshmans Tanseen Truett and Braxton Coyle, along with Jr. Kendell Peters, helped shut down the sharpshooters from downtown Beattyville. Freshman Wyatt Gray got a hot hand as he knocked six threes in the second half. The third quarter ended with the Generals up 14 points. 
The trio of Seniors Keagan Ward - Braxton Clemons - Peyton Singleton were instrumental in pushing the lead on out in the fourth quarter as Brayden Vickers spelled the bigs for an occasional break in the action. With outstanding effort, heart, and team ball movement, the Generals were able to extend the lead in the fourth quarter to take their first Victory of the 24-25 season 88-66 on the hill in Beattyville. 
The unofficial team stats from the victory over Lee County are as follows: 
Team Stats: FG % 36-66 (55%); 3 point FG % 9-18 (50%); FT 7-10 (70%) 
The unofficial Individual Stats are as follows: 
Keagan Ward led the scoring attack with 37 points and 17 rebounds. 
Braxton Clemons added 16 points and 11 assists 
Peyton Singleton had 15 points and 12 boards 
Wyatt Gray chipped in with 18 points 
Tanseen Truett added 2 points 
The Generals and Lady Generals will be in action this Friday night 12-6-24 in the PRTC Classic at JCHS gymnasium. 
Lady Generals versus 13th Region top-ranked KC Lady Panthers at 6:00 PM. 
Generals Versus the OWLS of Owsley County from the 14th Region. 7:30 PM 
Fans are encouraged to come out and support these young Jackson County kids as they lay their all on the line to represent JCHS.