Category: Basketball

Students protest ICE during Friday’s homecoming game

by Areli Hernandez

While student walk-outs protesting ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) have occurred at several local high schools and across Indiana recently, a small group of JHS students stood together to make their voices be heard at last Friday’s homecoming game to bring awareness to current events.

Students make their way down to the main gym while lifting their signs up high on Feb 13. Junior Tristan Cooley hopes his message brings awareness to many. “I want the audience to see that even people in cities like Jeffersonville — even high school students in the cities of Jeffersonville where there isn’t a large ICE presence — see this as an issue where the government needs to do something about it.” Photo by Areli Hernandez.
Freshman Khloe Garcia holds a Mexican flag and sign on Feb 13. The planned protest went through several changes by student organizers before last Friday. Regardless of changes to the protest, Garcia said she intends to inspire others with their action. “To me as long as we are speaking up about what’s going on in the world right now — I think that’s all that matters. We are not here to change the thoughts of anyone, but to encourage others to speak up.” Photo by Areli Hernandez.
Students stand while raising their signs on Feb 13. Despite the mixed emotions, senior Makensie Moriarity remains determined. “I feel very upset, sad, angry, and I wish it didn’t come to this, but we are here and we’re going to make our difference.” Photo by Areli Hernandez.
Chanting continues throughout the homecoming game on Feb 13. Sophomore Makenzi Middleton said she recognizes the impact of the youth while addressing common assumptions. “A lot of people think that kids don’t understand what’s going on with politics, but we are not too young to be affected by them. The world needs to be more peaceful, loving, and supportive because we all bleed the same color— we are all humans, have families, and emotions.” Photo by Areli Hernandez.
The student-led protest continues following halftime at the Feb 13 homecoming game. Senior Lily Whitson’s said her motivation stems from her closest loved ones. “I know a lot of my family doesn’t have the voice to speak out, so I’m doing my best to be the voice for them.” Photo by Areli Hernandez.
The student-led protest continues following halftime on Feb 13. Cooley expressed his personal perspective, “I don’t agree with what’s going on in our country right now, and I want to speak out about it —history shows we can’t stay silent.” Photo by Areli Hernandez.
by jhshyphen

Homecoming royalty crowned at Friday night’s JHS-Bedford game

All photos by Magdalene Conrad and Abygail Lawson. Click on each photo below to view the gallery.

Senior queen candidates Kaydee Merrifield, Kendall Curry, Riley Dobson, and Kyndal McCartin pose for a picture. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Sophomore homecoming court representatives Malik Fulton and Mya Corbin. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Freshman homecoming court representatives Quincy Greene and Kylie Lantrip. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Senior queen candidate Kaydee Merrifield and sophomore Dennis Van Duyn. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Junior homecoming court representatives Parker McCloskey and Alayah Brown. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Senior king candidate Ubaldo Pille Jaramillo and senior queen candidate Kendall Curry. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Senior king candidate Jacob Lantrip and senior queen candidate Riley Dobson. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Senior king candidate Victor Tenev and senior queen candidate Kyndal McCartin Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Sophomore homecoming court representatives Kai Helton and Lorelei Darling. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Freshman homecoming court representatives Reno Jones-Turner and Allison Sharp. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Junior homecoming court representatives Ke’Mari Smith & Kynnadee Harris. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Senior Ubaldo Pille Jaramillo is crowned by previous homecoming king, Luke Church. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Senior Riley Dobson crowned winter homecoming queen. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Senior Riley Dobson celebrates with last winter’s homecoming queen, Violet Fondrisi, during Friday night’s ceremony. Photo by Abygail Lawson
Seniors Riley Dobson and Ubaldo Pille Jaramillo pose for a photo after being crowned homecoming king and queen. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.

by jhshyphen

JHS defeats Bedford North Lawrence 75-42 on Friday as Red Devils celebrate homecoming

Some students displayed signs protesting ICE during the game

All photos by Malachi Conrad and Abygail Lawson. Click on each image in the gallery below to view photographs.

Check back tomorrow for homecoming festivity photographs, including images of the crowning.

Senior Terrence Nord does his pregame introduction with junior Caleb Jones right before tip-off of Friday’s homecoming game against Bedford North Lawrence. The Red Devils won 75-42 and improved to 7-11 overall this season. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
Senior Zion Mitchell wins the tip-off against BNL. Jeffersonville defeated the Stars 75-42 at Friday’s homecoming game. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
Senior Elijah Cheeks passes the ball to the right wing. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
Some JHS students held signs in the crowd to protest ICE during Friday night’s home game against Bedford North Lawrence. Photo by Abygail Lawson.
Some JHS students in the crowd hold signs protesting ICE during Friday night’s homecoming game against Bedford North Lawrence. Photo by Abygail Lawson.
Some JHS students in the crowd hold signs protesting ICE during Friday night’s homecoming game against Bedford North Lawrence. Photo by Abygail Lawson.
Sophomore Fred Stone takes the open lane and makes a lay-up against the BNL defense. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
Senior Terrence Nord takes a breather in the 1st quarter of Friday’s homecoming game against BNL. Nord helped the Red Devils win 75-42. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
Junior Caleb Jones plays defense during Friday’s homecoming game at Johnson Arena. JHS won 75-42 on homecoming night. Photo by Abygail Lawson.
The JHS pep band performs a halftime song before the homecoming court unveiling. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
Junior Caleb Jones attempts a lay-up in the 3rd quarter. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
The Red Devils gather during a time-out to talk strategy during Friday’s home game against Bedford North Lawrence. Photo by Abygail Lawson.
The Red Devils cheer on their teammates after a made 3-pointer. Photo by Malachi Conrad.

by jhshyphen

Red Devils face Bedford North Lawrence at homecoming game tonight

by Austin Bainbridge

Jeff is looking to get back into the win column at tonight’s Homecoming game after a three-game slide as the Red Devils make their final push to sectionals.

Jeff faces Southern Indiana rival Bedford North Lawrence at 7:30 p.m. tonight in Johnson Arena.

“I think that this upcoming game is just a must win.  We’ve been having a hard season and a hard time connecting as a team. So hopeful we can breeze through this game and prepare ourselves for sectionals,” said sophomore center Mason Longest.

The players are always looking for a good crowd to get them ready to play.

“I think there’s going to be a lot of important people at that game, and it’s just going to give us the fire to win and we’re just going to play hard,” said sophomore center Demauri Crosby.

But having the belief in their skills has gotten the team as far as they are.

“I see a lot of confidence in the team, and that doesn’t come from nowhere; it comes from success, and I think a win against BNL would definitely help with that confidence,” said head coach Sherron Wilkerson.

BNL is struggling in the height department, topping out at 6 ‘3, and Jeff is waiting to exploit that.

“I think we’ll be able to get a lot of post touches, and we should be able to easily get a lot of rebounds,” said Crosby.

The first stat everyone looks at is the team’s record, but the players say it hasn’t been that simple with many of the teams they’ve played.  

“Don’t look at the (opponent’s)record. I mean, it’s an Indianapolis team, so they’re obviously going pay hard.  So, we just need to come home and play harder. We played a Warren Central team with a bad record and lost, so don’t regard that,” said Crosby.

Graphic by Magdalene Conrad.

This is Senior Night and homecoming, where a king and queen will be crowned, and with that the coaches don’t just see a celebration, but a lesson.

“I hope it affects the seniors in a way that we’re running out of games. We’re running out of opportunities to get the stuff that needs to be addressed addressed, so there needs to be a sense of urgency,” said Wilkerson.

Moving forward after BNL tonight, Jeff will end this season playing four straight games against .500 teams, and they’re looking to make final adjustments before the playoffs.

“Those teams obviously aren’t powerhouses, but we can’t count them out. I think they will be a great chance to get everything in tune for when it matters most in sectionals,” said Longest.

by jhshyphen

Red Devils defeat Seymour 69-41 on Senior Night

All photos by Magdalene Conrad, Kirk Owen, and Parker McCloskey. Click on each photo in the gallery below.

Sophomore MaKenna Taylor highfives her teammates during the announcement of the starting five. Photo by Parker McCloskey.
The Jeffersonville Girls’ Basketball team, coaches, family, and friends gather for a photo after Senior Night celebrations. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Senior Kelis Dansby looks to rebound during the warm-up period for Jeffersonville. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Before the game the team pledged to the flag, presented by the JROTC Apollo. Photo by Kirk Owen.
Senior Maizy Smith goes for a fade away shot with three Seymour players surrounding her. Photo by Kirk Owen.
Senior Kelis Dansby performs a layup during Tuesday’s game against Seymour. Photo by Parker McCloskey.
Senior Maizy Smith takes a shot contested by Seymour’s senior Claire Skaggs. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Sophomore Alicia Mangrum takes a shot for Jeffersonville. Mangrum scored 20 points in the game. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Sophomore Alicia Mangrum hits a jump shot for 2 points in the first quarter. Photo by Kirk Owen.
Senior Kelis Dansby drives the ball against her Seymour defender. Dansby scored 10 points. Photo by Parker McCloskey.
The Red Devils cheer on their teammates during the match-up against Seymour. Photo by Parker McCloskey.
Sophomore MaKenna Taylor performs a jump-shot. She scored 10 points in the Tuesday night win over Seymour. Photo by Parker McCloskey.
Sophomore MaKenna Taylor shoots a three-pointer for the Red Devils. The Red Devils faced Seymour this past Tuesday. Jeffersonville defeated the Owls 69-41. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
by jhshyphen

JHS defeats New Albany 60-48 in Hoosier Hills Conference match-up

All photos by Magdalene Conrad and Parker McCloskey. Click on each photo in the gallery below.

Senior Kelis Dansby is called during the starting five walkout and performs her signature handshake with junior Lila Schur before last night’s game at New Albany High School. JHS won 60-48. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Senior Kiya Boatwright tips off for the Lady Red Devils. Jeffersonville defeated the Bulldogs 60-48 last night in a Hoosier Hills Conference match-up. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
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Senior Kiya Boatwright shoots a layup for the Lady Red Devils against New Albany junior guard Alyviah Lewis-Redd. JHS won 60-48. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Sophomore Makenna Taylor competes and shoots during last night’s Hoosier Hills Conference game at New Albany. JHS won 60-48 after taking control during the second half. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Sophomore Alicia Mangrum dribbles the ball. JHS defeated New Albany 60-48 last night. Photo by Parker McCloskey.
Sophomore Mckenna Taylor prepares to pass the ball. Photo by Parker McCloskey.
Sophomore Makenna Taylor shoots a three pointer during last night’s game at New Albany. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Senior Kelis Dansby shoots a free throw during last night’s 60-48 win against New Albany. Photo by Parker McCloskey.
Senior Kiya Boatwright shoots the ball from mid-range as New Albany plays defense. Photo by Parker McCloskey.
Senior Kelis Dansby brings the ball up the court against New Albany last night. The Red Devils took control of the game in the second half. Photo by Parker McCloskey.
by jhshyphen

New Albany defeats JHS 79-56

All photos by Magdalene Conrad, Malachi Conrad, Parker McCloskey and Mackenzie Stubblefield. Click on photos in the gallery below to view images.

Senior Cash Whitehead looks to play defense against the Bulldogs. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Senior Zion Mitchell goes into a tough layup through contact. Photo by Malachi Conrad.

Sophomore Aiden Toler celebrates the successful free throw. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
Senior Terrence Nord shoots a three-pointer against New Albany senior Braxton Mayfield. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Jeffersonville High School student section poses for the photo before the match against New Albany last night. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
Junior Germaine Perry performing a free-throw. Photo by Parker McCloskey.
Senior Terrence Nord takes a breath during the matchup against New Albany. The Red Devils were defeated 79-56. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Head coach Sherron Wilkerson and the Red Devils huddle together before the first half. Photo by Parker McCloskey.
Junior Jacob Wilkerson goes for a layup against the New Albany Bulldogs last night. The annual rivalry game was held at New Albany High School. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Junior Jacob Wilkerson keeps the ball safe during hard defense. New Albany beat JHS 79-56 during last night’s rivalry game. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
Sophomore Damauri Crosby celebrates with senior Zion Mitchell after he scored a hard-earned layup. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
Junior Jacob Wilkerson and senior Zion Mitchell high-five each other going into a timeout. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
Senior Elijah Cheeks dribbles the ball up the court in the first quarter. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
by jhshyphen

Red Devils battle New Albany tonight at 7:30 p.m.

by Austin Bainbridge

The Red Devils enter a hostile environment tonight against an imposing New Albany team after dropping three out of the last four games. 

The environment at New Albany should add to the excitement of the rivalry game.

Head coach Sherron Wilkerson talks to his team in the third quarter of the Lawrence North game on Jan. 3. The Red Devils face New Albany tonight at 7:30. Photo by Malachi Conrad.

“New Albany’s a loud environment that really helps their players along with getting in the opponent’s head,” said sophomore guard Cornelius Weobong.

Red Devil fans are also ready to see Jeff get back to form.

“I don’t think New Albany has the basketball IQ to beat our guys,” said sophomore fan Preston McCombs.

Jeff is looking to get back in the win column by changing their approach.

“I think as a team we need to pick it up in practice and work hard to prepare for this team,” said senior point guard Elijah Cheeks.

The team is also looking for leaders to help get the young team ready to play.

“Me and (Terrence) Nord need need to pick up our leadership in game and practice; we have to get people to give it their all,” said Cheeks

The New Albany team is headlined by stars like sophomore shooting guard Noah Washington, who will be a struggle to stop.

“New Albany is looking dangerous this year — they have some good players, but I still have confidence we can stop them,” said head coach Sherron Wilkerson.

The team is also looking to get out to an early lead and retain it throughout the game.

“We want to come out on fire and not wait until our backs are against the wall to comeback and put up points,” said Cheeks.

Jeff has its own players to watch out for, especially junior Jacob Wilkerson.

“(Jacob) Wilkerson has to keep doing what he’s doing — he’s balling right now; he just has to keep on track,” said Cheeks.

While New Albany seems like an unstoppable team, Jeff sees weaknesses to exploit.

“They don’t play defense and don’t really want to guard the ball; I think with our offense we can take advantage of that and win this game,” said Cheeks.

Graphic by Magdalene Conrad.
by jhshyphen