On Friday, March 5th, Yellow Jackets basketball traveled to Clay City to finish the regular season. In the B-game, the Yellow Jackets jumped out on top in the first quarter 16-2. The second quarter was not a good one for the B-team, but they still held a slim lead at 23-19. The second half was better though, as the Yellow Jackets led 32-22 after three quarters and finished the game on top by the final score of 39-28. Scoring for the Yellow Jackets was: Brady Porter with 17 points, Elliott Acree with 7 points, Brendan Bowser with 6 points, Cameron Kolb with 6 points, Tim Harness with 2 points, and Kasen Dulgar with 1 point. The B-team finishes the regular season with a 4-2 record.
In the A-game, the Yellow Jackets got out to a fast start, leading 16-3 after one quarter. Not as much scoring in the second quarter, but the Yellow Jackets stretched the halftime lead to 25-7. The Yellow Jackets stayed hot in the 3rd quarter, extending the lead to 40-15. The final score saw the Yellow Jackets on top 42-21. Scoring for the Yellow Jackets was: Reed Stinson with 12 points, Elliott Acree with 12 points, Kollin Kelsey with 8 points, Brendan Bowser with 6 points, Chase Gher with 2 points, and Alex McGinnis with 2 points. The A-team completes the regular season with a 4-4 record.
Next up: SIJHSAA Regional. Semi-final game on Wednesday, March 10th at home against Geff at 6 pm.