The Jackson Parish Youth Basketball League began play on Saturday, December 6th with 28 girls and boys teams in 8 different divisions competing at three different venues in Jonesboro.

“We are excited to have so many players and teams participating this season,” said Jackson Parish Recreation Department Director Justin Dodson. “A big thanks goes to all the parents, coaches, scorekeepers, officials and everyone who helps with the games so that we can offer this opportunity to play to our youth.” 

Age groups playing are:

5-6 (boys and girls)
7-8 boys
7-9 girls
9-10 boys
11-12 boys
11-13 girls
13-14 boys

Regular season games will be played each Saturday through February 7th at the Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School, and both the girls and boys gyms at Jonesboro-Hodge High School. Game schedules are available on the Jackson Parish Recreation Department website and will also be posted each Wednesday in the Jackson Parish Journal. 

Games of Saturday, December 6th

13-14 Boys Division

Tar Heels 32 Lakers 9
Tar Heels Scoring: Mason Thomas 8, Jasen Culpepper 7, Cannon Tatum 6, Kash Gandy 5, Ryder Diffey 3, Aiden Reed 3
Lakers Scoring: Shan Stallings Jr. 3, Kyrn Jackson 3, Carson Savana 2, Micah Howard 1

Spurs 39 Pelicans 22
Spurs Scoring: Levi Martin 9, Jasen McNeil 8, Addarren 7, Quintavious Campbell 6, C Rogers 4, Drew Alford 3, Drew 2
Pelicans Scoring: Benson Bates 12, Caiden Jackson 3, Elijah McLellan 3, Ashton Borland 2, Jayden Burns 2, 

11-13 Girls Division

Fever 21 Bobcats 16
Fever Scoring: Caroline Newton 15, Elliot Savage 4, Hannah Aldy 1, Shelby Johns 1
Bobcats Scoring: Kendall Barnett 4, Charlee Mauthe 4, Alaiyah Robinson 4, Adeline Anderson 2, Lizzie Sullivan 2

Wings 32 Sparks 15
Wings Scoring: Justice Faulkner 10, Amelia Staggs 9, Bella Caskey 9, GraceLynn Lowery 4
Sparks Scoring: AaDere’on Johnson 9, Chloe Maxwell 6

11-12 Boys Division

Lakers 27 Bucks 17
Lakers Scoring: Khyree Patterson 12, Kenneth Blalock 10, Jace Jackson 3, Andrew Edwards 2
Bucks Scoring: James Lewis 8, Noah Martin 8, Parker Hightower 1

Pelicans 38 Warriors 16
Pelicans Scoring: Thatcher Savage 13, William Carter Kelley 9, Jase Reed 6, Jase Tinsley 6, Caleb Robinson 2, Jaycob Rodgers 2
Warriors Scoring: Shepard Norred 10, Eli Jones 2, Asher Norred 2, Remington Davis 2

9-10 Boys Division

Bulls 35 Pelicans 12
Bulls Scoring: Cruz Nomey 10, Levi Norred 10, Ashton Anderson 8, Brennon Otwell 7
Pelicans Scoring: Logenn Blewer 6, Braxton Barnett 5, Ryland Keeney 1

Thunder 28 Magic 16
Thunder Scoring: Koplen Taylor 23, Lyndon Walsworth 2, Rowan Desadier 1, Grayson Edwards 1, Eli Treadway 1
Magic Scoring: Clay Burton 11, Thomas Sessions 2, Reed McMillan 2, Abram Thrower 1

7-9 Girls Division

Dolphins 30 Lakers 14
Dolphins Scoring: Kassidy Loyd 12, Caylee Mauthe 6, Karli Bradford 5, Doliyah Spence 3, Emma Rowe 2, Ky Kelley 1, Ava Palmer 1
Lakers Scoring: Brenleigh Whitman 9, Mercedes Taylor 3, Harper Gandy 1, Lyla Petrella 1

Mustangs 10 Sparks 6
Mustangs Scoring: Madilyn Spillman 6, Paisley Hightower 2, Ella Greer 1, Preslea Lowery 1
Sparks Scoring: Starr Bradley 2, LaNiyah White 2, Klark Lowery 1, JZyre Wiley 1

7-8 Boys Division

Lakers 14 Nets 4
Lakers Scoring: Uriah Hall 4, Jackson Linton 4, Jayce Linton 3, Landry Evans 1, Cohen McMillan 1, Ryker Savage 1
Nets Scoring: Easton Parker 2, Tyson Spivey 2

Pelicans 40 Magic 12
Pelicans Scoring: Bryce Martin 35, Ryker Whitman 3, Gentry Aldy 1, Krew Siddon 1
Magic Scoring: Pistol McCurdy 8, Cole Burton 1, Grayson Gates 1, Kolton Lafitte 1, Parker Pardue 1

5-6 Division

Tigers 0 Bulls 0
Tigers Scoring: none
Bulls Scoring: none

MLC 11 Warriors 10
MLC Scoring: Karleigh Jo Stassen 7, Brax Neatherland 2, Charles Huckaby 1, Aubree Lowery 1
Warriors Scoring: Ace Peoples 5, Harrison Bond 2, Synovia Johnson 2, Tadden Barker 1

 

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