Jackson County cruises to an easy 88-29 win over Red Bird 

Fourteen different players scored during Jackson County’s 88-29 rout of Red Bird on Monday.

The Generals scored early and often, building leads of 23-6, and 45-20 in the first half while never looking back.

Andrew Gabbard led Jackson County with a 15-point scoring effort while Keagan Ward added 14 points in the win. Jude Lakes, and Peyton Singleton each scored eight points apiece while Tydus Summers and Austin Bingham each scored six points apiece.

Felix Osumba led the Cardinals with nine points while Landon Beldner and Austin Osborne each scored eight points apiece.

Jackson County will travel to play Leslie County Tuesday before hosting the PRTC Classic beginning Friday.

This year’s version of the PRTC Classic held at Jackson County High School looks to be another impressive event with six games on the slate (four boys and two girls).

The event will tip off Friday, December 2 with Jackson County boys’ squad facing off against Owsley County at 6 p.m. The Lady Generals will follow at 8 p.m., and face Morgan County. 

Four games are scheduled Saturday, December 3 with Oneida Baptist’s boys’ team playing Buckhorn at 2 p.m. The Lady Generals will follow with a 4 p.m. matchup against Owen County before two boys’ games end the event — Mason County vs. Lyon County at 6 p.m., and the night cap at 8 p.m. between Jackson County and Williamsburg.