Warriors Come Up Short to Patriots

Warrior junior Braden Smith takes a jump shot during Friday night’s game against Jay County. Photo by Harlee Moore.

WOODBURN – Jay County hit the road to Woodburn Friday night in ACAC boys basketball action with the visiting Patriots recording a 56-51 victory over the Warriors.

Braden Smith scored 29 points to lead the Warriors in the contest while Trey Yoder and Alex Miller both scored nine markers. Drew Fleek picked up the remaining four points for Woodlan.

Smith also topped Woodlan with six rebounds while Yoder hauled in five. Lincoln Sparks and Drew Lichty both totaled three boards as well for the Warriors.

Dejay Gerig, Miller and Sparks all had two assists for Woodlan while Smith and Yoder each recorded one assist and one steal. Lichty also had one steal for the Warriors.