Patriots Remain Unbeaten in District, 65-42
JCHS Patriots vs Morristown West, February 3, 2014
-Staff Photo by Mike Stanley
The Patriots used a stingy defense to slow down red hot Morristown West. The Trojans came in to town Monday night boasting wins in five of their last six district games. The Patriots , however, forced 14 turnovers and cruised to a 65-42 win over the Trojans.
Jefferson County got down early in the first quarter 2-0 but outscored the Trojans 20-6 over the final six minutes of the quarter. Danny Bates would hit two consecutive three point baskets towards the end of the quarter and Jefferson County led, 20-8, after one. The second quarter was a defensive struggle, but the Patriots would remain in control and take a 31-17 lead in to the half. John Bryant would score 10 of his game high 21 in the third, and the Patriots led 49-27 after three. The game was evenly contested in the fourth quarter, but for Morristown West , it was too little too late.
For the Trojans it was their worse loss of the season dating back to the 64-30 loss to Jefferson County on December 17th. With the win the Patriots are now 24-3 overall and 13-0 in district play, while the Trojans fall to 11-12 overall and drop to .500 in district play, at 6-6. The Patriots have jumped to #3 in the state in class 3A.
John Bryant would lead the Patriots in scoring with 21, followed by Brice Cusick and Kyle Briggs who each scored 11. Malik Styles and Corey Jenkins would each add 7, while Danny Bates knocked in 6. Noah Carter would end the scoring for Jefferson County with 2.
District 2 Region 1 standings (as of Monday Feb.3rd)
Jefferson Co. (13-0)
Sevier Co. (9-3)
Cocke Co. (7-6)
Morristown West (6-6)
Cherokee (5-7)
Seymour (5-7)
South Doyle (3-8)
Morristown East (1-12)
