Tag: Basketball

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

Jeff High defeats Floyd Central, Providence over the weekend

All photos by Malachi Conrad and Macaleb Conrad. Click on each photo in the gallery below.

Senior Zion Mitchell attempts a layup through contact. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
Coach Sherron Wilkerson gives his team advice and motivates them to win the game. Jeff beat Floyd Central 49-48 on Jan. 16 in the closing seconds of the game. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
Sophomore Fred Stone shoots a 3-pointer in the 2nd quarter against Floyd Central on Friday. Jeff won 49-48 in the final seconds with a go-ahead basket by senior Terrence Nord. by Photo by Malachi Conrad.
Junior Vontrell James looks to pass the ball at the Jeff-FC game on Friday. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
Sophomore Mason Longest looks to pass the ball while being defended at Floyd Central on Friday night. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
The starting lineup in Jeffersonville’s game against Providence talks to each other before the jump ball. The Red Devils beat Providence 50-39 Saturday night. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
Junior Jacob Wilkerson shoots a wide-open mid-range shot against Providence. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
Junior Vontrell James scans the floor, preparing to pass the ball. Photo by Macaleb Conrad.
Senior Germaine Perry begins to drive the ball in the third quarter. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
Junior Jacob Wilkerson makes a layup at the end of the game. The 50-39 win against Providence capped off two days of victories against local teams for Jeff High. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
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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

Red Devils prepare to face New Albany this Thursday

Lawrence North defeats JHS 71-53 on Jan. 3

All photos by Parker McCloskey and Malachi Conrad. Click on photos in the gallery below.

The Red Devils plan out their game plan before the tip off against Lawrence North on Jan. 3. JHS plays at New Albany on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. The game was moved from Friday to accommodate the Indiana Peach Bowl game on Friday night. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
Junior Jacob Wilkerson takes a mid range jumper during the JHS-Lawrence North game. Lawrence North won 71-53 on Jan. 3. The Red Devils face off with rival New Albany at New Albany High School this Thursday, Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Photo by Parker McCloskey.
Sophomore Aiden Toler scores a layup in the first quarter against Lawrence North. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
Senior Cash Whitehead protects the ball while looking for an opening during the Lawrence North game on Jan. 3. Photo by Parker McCloskey.
Head coach Sherron Wilkerson talks to his team in the third quarter during a timeout. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
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Silver Creek defeats JHS 64-51

State championship rings handed out prior to last night’s game

All photos by Magdalene Conrad, Malachi Conrad, Parket McCloskey, and Isaiah Stewart. Click on photographs in the gallery below.

Principal Pam Hall prepares to hand out last year’s 4A state championship rings. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Senior Terrence Nord prepares to shoot the ball during warmups before Thursday’s game against Silver Creek. The Red Devils are 2-2 so far on the season. Players and coaches were also presented with championship rings from last season’s state championship before the varsity game. Photo by Parker McCloskey.
The JHS student section holds up copies of the Hyphen student newspaper during Silver Creek’s starting five announcements. The special issue highlighted the Red Devils’ run to the state championship last year. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Senior Elijah Cheeks and junior Caleb Jones greet each other during the player starting lineups. Photo by Parker McCloskey.
Sophomore Damauri Crosby leaps for the ball during the opening jump against Silver Creek. Silver Creek won 64-51. Photo by Parker McCloskey.
Junior Tre Mitchell takes a shot against the opposing Silver Creek Dragons. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Senior Terrence Nord lays up the ball against the Silver Creek Dragons at last night’s matchup. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Senior Elijah Cheeks takes a moment during last night’s game. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Junior Caleb Jones and senior Terrence Nord perform a handshake during the starting five announcements. Photo by Magdalene Conrad.
Senior Terrence Nord protects the ball against his Silver Creek senior Dane Sprigler. Photo by Parker McCloskey.
The Jeffersonville pep band performs during halftime of the JHS-Silver Creek game. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
The Jeffersonville cheer team goes out during a timeout to perform a routine. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
Senior Elijah Cheeks passes the ball during the JHS game against Silver Creek Thursday night. The Dragons won 64-51 and are 6-0 on the season so far. Photo by Parker McCloskey.
Sophomore Damauri Crosby attacks the post looking to score. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
Head coach Sherron Wilkerson gives the Red Devils the game plan for yesterday’s game. Photo by Malachi Conrad.
Junior Jacob Wilkerson shoots a free throw against Silver Creek. Photo by Isaiah Stewart.
Senior Cash Whitehead takes the ball up the court during Thursday’s game against Silver Creek. Photo by Isaiah Stewart.
by jhshyphen

Red Devils prepare for Silver Creek tonight

by Austin Bainbridge

The Jeff boys’ basketball team faces one of the top-ranked schools in Indiana, Silver Creek, for their home opener in a big benchmark game tonight in Johnson Arena.

“This is an important game; even though it’s not a rivalry like Floyd or New Albany there is a very good team and a win would be huge,” said sophomore guard Cornelius Weobong.

Silver Creek is looking like one of the best teams in Indiana and is searching for a statement win against Jeff.

“They’re really good at sharing the basketball. They’ve got six guys that could score 20 on any given night. So they do a really good job of moving the ball,” said head coach Sherron Wilkerson.

Graphic by Magdalene Conrad.

Jeff isn’t looking as potent as last year’s state championship team but still sees this as a competitive game.

“Our biggest keys are — Number one, we’ve got to guard for basketball. Number two, we’ve got to rebound. Number three, we have to take care of it, we cannot turn the ball over,” said Wilkerson.

The fans are also looking forward to a competitive game like this early in the season.

“I’m excited to see our guys play at home. I hope that we can come away with a win against a team as good as Silver Creek — that would be a big momentum boost,” said English teacher David Kummer.

To come away with a victory Jeff is going to have to capitalize on opportunities and not give Silver Creek very many.

“We have a lot of time where you get a good cut, get the ball, and then we miss, we give them free possession again… and then on defense we have got to know where we were at and we’ve got to sprint to our spot. We can’t give them easy points,” said Weobong.

Silver Creek is good as a team, but they also have players who shine above the rest.

“Brandon Hunter — he just recently had a game where he had 13 rebounds at the point guard position. When you have a point guard putting up 13 rebounds, that means that he is worthy of being able to get you a triple double, which probably makes him the most dangerous player on the floor,” said Wilkerson.

The Red Devils are looking to overcome some of early year struggles.

“Our mental toughness and our physical toughness is probably our biggest hurdle right now. And I think that once we’re able to correct those two issues, I think then you will start to see us jell into a unit,” said Wilkerson.

This game has been on Jeffs’ calendar for some time and they’ve been preparing.

“We’ve been preparing for Silver Creek since the buzzer went off at Seymour; we’ve been gameplanning and preparing pretty intensely,” said Weobong.

This young Jeff team could put itself on the map with a Silver Creek win, and they’re ready for tonight’s challenge.

“A win would be huge for us because this particular group as a unit has not been through the fire yet. So it would be nice to be able to go through the fire and come out successful. These guys are ready to be recognized,” said Wilkerson.

In addition to tonight’s battle with the Dragons, Jeff players and coaches will be honored with the presentation of their state championship rings from last season.

by jhshyphen

Column: Slow Start, Not a Lost Season

Why Kentucky basketball isn’t in trouble yet

by Jaxon Sturgeon

Kentucky basketball fans are not known for patience. When you wear blue and white, expectations are always Final Four or bust. So after a slow start to the season, a lot of fans are already worried. But this team isn’t failing– it’s just still building. And with key players like Jayden Quaintance and Jaland Lowe getting back to full health, things could look a lot different by the time conference play really heats up. 

Early in the season, chemistry matters just as much as talent. Kentucky has both, but chemistry takes time. New players have to learn from each other, figure out roles, and build trust on the court. When injuries are added into the mix, that process slows down even more. That’s been part of the problem– the team hasn’t been whole.

The good news is that help is coming. Quaintance brings energy, defense, and presence inside. When he is healthy, he changes the flow of the game down low. Lowe adds speed, scoring, and guard depth that Kentucky badly needs.

Fans want wins immediately. That’s understandable. But basketball seasons aren’t movies– they don’t peak in the first act. What really matters is progress. Kentucky is learning how to finish games, how to handle pressure, and how to stay steady when shots aren’t falling. Those lessons hurt now, but they matter later.

Sometimes a slow start is actually a good thing. It forces a team to grow up fast. Nobody feels comfortable. Nobody assumes anything. When adversity shows up early, teams that stick together usually come out stronger on the other end. This is when leadership is built, and roles become clear.

History shows Kentucky doesn’t need to be perfect in November and December to be dangerous in March. The best teams usually don’t run through the season without problems– they survive them. This group still has time, talent, and reasons to believe.

The season is far from over. Once Quaintance and Lowe are back to 100% and the rotation settles in, Kentucky won’t look like the same team from the first few weeks. This is not the end of the story.

It’s just the awkward beginning.

by jhshyphen

Red Devils defeat Columbus East 61-31 last Saturday, face Charlestown at home tonight

Photos by Gabrielle Watkins. Click on the photos in the gallery below.

Senior Maizy Smith inbounds the ball to senior Kelis Dansby during the Red Devil game against Columbus East last Saturday. JHS won 61-31. Photo by Gabrielle Watkins.
Senior Maizy Smith dives for the ball with senior Kelis Dansby and Columbus East players. Photo by Gabrielle Watkins.
The JHS Red Devils celebrate their 61-31 victory over Columbus East last Saturday. JHS plays Charlestown tonight at home. Photo by Gabrielle Watkins.
Senior Kelis Dansby and sophomores MaKenna Taylor and Alicia Mangrum celebrate with interim coach and athletic director A.J. Moye after the 61-31 win at Columbus East on Saturday. Photo by Gabrielle Watkins.
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