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Panthers take 4th at MVC meet
By Steven Spencer Jersey County Journal Panthers wrestling brought home fourth place in the Mississippi Valley Conference Wrestling Tournament at Civic Memorial Saturday, Jan. 28. Two Panthers placed first in their weight classes as Jaydon Busch and Connor Chin both went undefeated in Saturday’s tournament. James Busch was one match away from going undefeated in…
Read MorePanthers take win against Pittsfield
By Steven Spencer Jersey County Journal The Jersey Panthers took a big win over the Pittsfield Saukees Saturday, 60-33. Jersey secured Saturday’s win after facing a one-point loss in Friday’s conference match against the Highland Bulldogs. Highland had a small six-point lead going into halftime with the Panthers trailing, 26-20. The Panthers were able to…
Read MoreCrawford scores 1000th point
by Carmen Ensinger Jersey County Journal Jersey Lady Panther Head Coach Ron Twichell presented Tessa Crawford with the game ball after Crawford scored her 1,000 point during the first quarter of the Lady Panther’s game against the Marquette Lady Explorers during the Lady Hawk Tournament on Saturday in Carrollton. Crawford needed just one point to…
Read MorePanthers take third in Rochester Tournament
by STEVEN SPENCER Jersey County Journal Jersey Panthers wrestlers took third place after competing in the Rocket Invite in Rochester on Saturday, Jan. 21. Almost everyone on the team placed, with a first place win for Jaydon Busch, second place wins for Connor Chin and Hunter Hodge, third place finishes for Nick Hartley and Mason…
Read MorePanther bowlers head to IHSA State Tournament
By Steven Spencer Jersey County Journal The Jersey Panthers are headed to the IHSA state bowling tournament after securing third place in sectionals at Collinsville over the weekend. Danny Towell led the Panthers with a score of 1433, followed by Adam Kribs with 1427, Jacob Elliott with 1241, Tyler Ayres with 1237 and Joey Kiel…
Read MoreLady Panthers take on Marquette Lady Explorers
The Jersey Lady Panthers met up with the Marquette Lady Explorers in first round action of the 48th Annual Lady Hawk Tournament Saturday afternoon and kept the fans on the edge of their seats throughout the game. At the end, however, the Lady Explorers edged the Lady Panthers 47-45 to advance in the tournament.
Read MorePanthers win bowling Regionals
By Steven Spencer Jersey County Journal The Panthers boys bowling team won Saturday’s home Regional Championship with a combined series of 6034. Jersey was led by Tyler Ayers with the top series score of 1309. Tyler Ayers earned the Individual Champion medal leading the Panthers with the top series score of the day of 1309.…
Read MorePanther wrestlers recognize senior Jaydon Busch
By Steven Spencer “It’s not like any other sport, it’s like a community. My teammates are my family,” JCHS senior wrestler Jaydon Busch said of the team after being honored during senior night on Tuedsay, Jan. 10.
Read MorePanthers secure two big wins before facing Civic Memorial
By Steven Spencer The Jersey Panthers beat Carrollton in a home match Saturday, Jan. 7.
Read MorePanthers come back to beat Birds
By Austin Andre On Wednesday, Jan 10,the Jersey Panthers varsity boys basketball team won their home non-conference game against the Southwestern Pisa Birds52-45. The game began with a concerning start for the Panthers, who fell behind the Birds quickly in the first quarter. Aside from a few free throws, the Panthers offense was hindered by…
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