Generals Defeat Middlesboro Improving Record to 12-6

The JCHS Generals squared off Saturday against Middlesboro in the Bobby Keith Classic.
The Generals earned the win in a high-energy contest fueled by their unselfish offensive approach.

The theme of Jackson County’s offense is “one more,” and the Generals consistently moved the ball to find the best possible shot. That passing attack led to a three-point parade early.

Jackson County knocked down three of its nine three-pointers in the first quarter, building an 18-8 lead by the end of the opening period.

The Generals stayed hot from beyond the arc in the second quarter, with three different players connecting from long range. Jackson County carried a 30-22 advantage into halftime.

Middlesboro continued to battle in the second half, but eventually ran out of steam. The Generals buried more three-pointers after the break, and strong post play from junior Joona Holm helped keep the Yellow Jackets at bay as the Generals pulled away for the 61-45 win.

Junior Brennon Combs led the Generals with 13 points. Joona Holm and Braylon Combs finished with 10 pts each for the Generals. Wyatt Gray added 9 pts. Tyler Sandlin scored 7 pts. Tansen
Truett scored 6 pts. Eli Summers and Wyatt Dunn added 2 pts each.

Joona Holm led the team on the boards by pulling down a team-high 12 rebounds on the night. Ashton Clemons followed with 9 boards. The team had a total of 37 rebounds.