Generals Season Record Stands at 3-2

 On December 10th, the JCHS Boys Basketball team played the Corbin Redhounds in a JV-V Double Header on their home court. The Redhounds took the JV game 52-40. 
Coming into the game, the Generals' Varsity was three for three in an undefeated streak for the season. Going into the game, the boys knew that they would have to give it their all on the court, and they did. While the outcome was not as hoped, the boys fought until the final buzzer rang. Ending in a 58-74 loss for the Generals, leaving the team 3-1. 
Individual stats are as follows: Keagan Ward 13 points and 10 rebounds, Braxton Clemmons 14 points and 4 assists, Peyton Singleton 10 points and 8 rebounds, Wyatt Gray 11 points and 5 boards, Tanseen Truett 6 points and 5 rebounds, and Brayden Vickers 4 points and 2 rebounds. 
Shortly after the game came to a close, Braxton Clemons, senior, who set an unofficial school record in steals during the game (8), was asked what changed during the last half of the game after nearly being tied at half time. This is what he had to say, "We just got winded, we've got to get in better shape and go on - keep getting better and better." He was also asked how he thought the team would recover from this loss and come back stronger in their next game, to this he responded, "Just get in the weight room tomorrow, recover our bodies, and get ready to fight on Friday night. We've got a good Whitley County team coming up." 
The away game on December 13th proved to be a fight for the Generals. While the Varsity boys battled, the Generals fell down 10 in the first quarter and never could overcome the deficit. The game ended in a 59-75 win for Whitley County, leaving the Generals to 3-2. 
Individual stats are as follows: Keagan Ward 23 points 9 rebounds, Peyton Singleton 9 points and 3 rebounds, Braxton Clemmons 18 points and 2 rebounds, Wyatt Gray 7 points and 4 rebounds, and Tanseen Truett 2 points and 4 rebounds 
The Generals freshman had a great weekend as they participated in Leslie County. They defeated Leslie County in the first round / Knocked off the Hazard Bulldogs in the second round / fell to the Perry Central Commodores in the finals to bring home the Runners-Up trophy. Perry Central Commodores won the tourney / Generals finished 2nd / NL Jags 3rd / and Hazard Bulldogs 4[th]. 
The Generals will be back in action, shooting to regain their winning streak on December 17th against Oneida Baptist Institute and again on December 20th for the Redmond Auto Group Holiday Classic.