It’s that time of year again when parents, family members and friends head to school gymnasiums in Jonesboro each Saturday to watch young girls and boys take to the hardwoods of the basketball courts.
The Jackson Parish Recreation Department Youth Basketball League has begun play!
Several hundred youth from the ages of 5-15 making up 35 teams in eight leagues tipped off play for the 2024 season on January 6th. The season will run for eight consecutive weeks, ending on February 24th. Games will be played each Saturday at the Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School, JHHS Girls Gym and JHHS Boys Gym.
See below for game recaps of week one. Those recognized as weekly Shooting Stars are those who scored at least 10 points in a contest.
Games of January 6th
League: 5-6 (Boys & Girls)
Bulls 34 Bucks 6
Bulls scoring: Braxley Tucker 12, Duke Henderson 12, Uriah Hall 4, Ryker Savage 3, Laurel Smith 3
Bucks scoring: Kenzie Billman 1, Gentry Aldy 1, John Phillip Walker 1, Kolton Laffitte 1, Jayce Linton 1, Jackson Linton 1
Warriors 21 Lakers 15
Warriors scoring: Briggs Craighead – 6, Kai Wayne Qualls – 4, Landry Evans – 4, Emmett Thomas – 4, Eva Martin – 2, Xavier Jackson – 1
Lakers scoring: Bryce Martin – 8, Ryker Whitman – 1, Skye Bradley – 1, Pistol McCurdy -1, Cole Burton – 1, Blake Rieson – 1, Krewe Blalock – 1
Shooting Stars: Braxley Tucker – 12
League: 7-8 Girls
Aces 32 Stars 13
Aces scoring: Kylee Ann – 11, Karli – 6, Ryleigh – 4, Matilyn – 3, Cadie – 2, Ava – 2, River Waggoner- 2, Audrey – 1
Stars scoring: Charlea Jones -3, Jersey Kate Corley – 3, Ellie Shultz – 1, Harper McBride – 1, Landrie Watson – 1, Preslea Lowery – 1, Dally McCurdy -1, Mercedes Taylor – 1, Hillary Foster – 1
Shooting Stars – Kylee Ann – 11
League: 7-8 Boys
Thunder 31 Hawks 13
Thunder scoring: Tytus Campbell – 8, Sutton Vail – 6, Levi Norred – 6, Declan Williams – 4, D.J. Hudson – 2, Russ Barron – 2, Tommy Sessions – 2, Khaza Cottonham -1
Hawks scoring: Jeremiah Jones – 7, Crew Tidwell – 3, Thomas Johns – 1, Bryce Mauthe – 1, Beaux Gandy – 1
Kings 31 Magic 25
Kings scoring: Logenn Blewer -9, Karlen Taylor – 8, Grayson Edwards – 6, Cutter Whisonant – 4, Brennon Otwell – 2, Colton Haney – 2
Magic scoring: Ayden Chatman – 13, Austin North – 6, Gwanta Patterson – 3, Koltyn Donaldson – 1, Trenton Jerry – 1, Jace Watkins – 1, Mayson Terral – 1
Shooting Stars: Ayden Chatman – 13
League: 9-10 Girls
Sky 13 Fever 8
Sky scoring: Elliot Savage 6, Raylie Hall 2, Khaliya Cash 2, Brelaina Hall 1, Chloe Maxwell, Jaicee Watkins 1
Fever scoring: Lily Tolan 4, Brooklyn Keiffer 2, Braelynn Turner 1, Amelia Onopa 1
League: 9-10 Boys
Celtics 18 Rockets 14
Celtics scoring: Mason Greer 10, Bentley Ponder 7, Tucker Williams 1
Rockets scoring: Ryder Jefferson 7, Braddock Chandler 3, Matthew Earl 2, Clay Burton 1, Courtney Adams 1
Raptors 30 Celtics 6
Raptors scoring: Jagger Ingram 12, Caleb Robinson 10, Kutter Blalock 4, Carter Kelly 2, Jase Reed 2,
Celtics scoring: Noah Martin 3, Mason Greer 2, R. Williams 1
Jazz 20 Grizzlies 17
Jazz scoring: Thatcher Savage 10, James Lewis 5, Eli Jones 2, Jase Tinsley 2, Cruz Nomey 1
Grizzlies scoring: Asher Norred 6, Andrew 6, Andrew Edwards 4, Brantley Tucker 1
Shooting Stars: Jagger Ingram 12, Mason Greer 10, Thatcher Savage 10
League: 11-13 Girls
Lynx 20 Liberty 17
Lynx scoring: Sophia Kliebert 12, Allie Robertson 5, Amelia Staggs 3
Liberty scoring: Klea Blalock 10, Brylee Cuthrell 3, Davynee Bearden 2, Gabby Edwards 2
Dream 25 Wings 15
Dream scoring: Kate Keiffer 8, Teegan Hall 6, Gracie Gray 5, Rachel Bandy 5, Hannah Aldy 1
Wings scoring: Braelyn Patton 8, Audrina Martin 2, Bella Caskey 2, Ada Claire Tidwell 2, Caroline Newton 1
Shooting Stars: Sophia Kliebert 12, Klea Blalock 10
League: 11-12 Boys
Bucks 26 Bulls 15
Bucks scoring: Raylon Bradford 12, Aiden Reed 7, Eli Henderson 6, Jayden Burns 1
Bulls scoring: Colton Otwell 6, Levi Martin 4, Wes Chesshir 2, Andrew Watkins 2, Ayden Watkins 1
Lakers 30 Spurs 12
Lakers scoring: Jameon Jefferson 11, Cason Cam 7, Jasen McNeil 6, Quantavious Campbell 4, Ryder Diffey 1, Tripp McBride 1
Spurs scoring: Carter Sander 5, Kyrn Jackson 5, Christopher Oncala 2
Mavericks 22 Lakers 20
Mavericks scoring: Kaleb Maxwell 13, Jack Robinson 3, Shepard Norred 3, Joseph Burch 3
Lakers scoring: Quantavious Campbell 9, Cason Cam 5, Jasen McNeil 2, Ryder Diffey 2, Jenson Waggoner 1, Tripp McBride 1
Shooting Stars: Kaleb Maxwell 13, Raylon Bradford 12, Jameon Jefferson 11
League: 13-14 Boys
Kings 38 Blazers 11
Kings scoring: Eli Jackson 12, Mathew Odom 10, Kolt Keiffer 7, Hayden Laborde 7, Caden Jackson 2
Blazers scoring: Victor Johnson 4, Sam Schut 2, Rodney Williams 2, Lukas Bandy 2, Brody Tucker 1
Pelicans 36 Magic 23
Pelicans scoring: Jack Thomas 14, Jayson Brown 10, Hayden Seymore 7, Leyton Younse 5
Magic scoring: Malachi Harris 7, Remy Kennard 5, Luke Sims 4, Corbin Ussery 2, Gavin Bellard 2, Ridge Horton 1
Shooting Stars: Jack Thomas 14, Eli Jackson 12