From Bob Bowser:
On Saturday, January 29th, the Yellow Jackets C-team competed in the Clay City C-team tournament. In the first game, the Yellow Jackets ran into a buzz saw from Newton St. Thomas. St. Thomas led 20-0 after one quarter and 27-0 at halftime. In the third quarter, the Yellow Jackets did get on the board but still trailed 36-2. The fourth quarter was more of the same and the Yellow Jackets fell to the Consolation Bracket by the final score of 42-2. Scoring for the Yellow Jackets was Ryland Houchin with 2 points.
In the win or go home game, the Yellow Jackets took on West Salem. After one quarter, the Yellow Jackets jumped on top 8-2 and never relinquished the lead. At halftime, it was the Yellow Jackets on top 15-6. West Salem won the third quarter, but the Yellow Jackets still led 19-11. Neither ballclub could muster a point in the fourth quarter and the Yellow Jackets won 19-11. Scoring for the Yellow Jackets were: Ryland Houchin with 15 points, TJ Singh with 2 points, and Jaxon Morris with 2 points.
With the win, the Yellow Jackets moved into the Consolation Championship against Albion. In the first quarter, Albion jumped out to a 10-4 lead and by halftime it was 21-4. The third quarter was tough on the Yellow Jackets and Albion led 33-7 with six minutes left to play. Albion won the fourth quarter and the game by the final score of 38-9. Scoring for the Yellow Jackets were: Ryland Houchin with 4 points, TJ Singh with 3 points, and Teagan Polston with 2 points. The Yellow Jackets gave it their best shot, but were not able to come away with the trophy. The season concluded today for the C-team, as they finished the season 6-6.