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Cavaliers roll past Avila JV for third straight win

The photo shows an indoor basketball game in progress. In the foreground, a player wearing a white uniform with yellow and black accents, labeled ?Johnson County? and the number 1, is taking a jump shot. The player is positioned near the three-point line, with arms fully extended and the basketball released above the head.
Another player in a dark uniform with red and blue accents is attempting to defend, with one arm raised toward the shooter. The background features a packed set of bleachers with spectators watching the game. Behind the seating area, a large sign reads ?CAVALIERS?, indicating the venue or team name. The court area is well-lit, and the overall atmosphere suggests a competitive college-level basketball game.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – For the third time in as many days, the No. 9-ranked Johnson County Community College men's basketball team posted a convincing double-digit win over a four-year varsity reserve squad. On Sunday, the Cavaliers cruised past Avila University JV, 89-45.

Sophomore guard Aiden Wing led the scoring effort with 16 points on 7-of-10 shooting and a pair of free throws. However, the standout performance came from sophomore guard Joey Robinson, who filled the stat sheet with 14 points, a team-high eight rebounds, five assists, and five steals.

Freshman guard River Peters provided a spark off the bench, contributing 12 points and six rebounds.

Other key contributors included Bryce Walker (9 points, 4 rebounds), Avian Webb (8 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists), Tavian Cruse (7 points, 6 rebounds), Jalen Antonio (7 points), Trey Fulcher (6 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists), and Gavin Harvey (6 points, 3 assists).

Avila's Aden Sallee led the Eagles with 12 points off the bench, the only player to reach double figures.

Johnson County (3-0) will travel to Columbus, Nebraska, on Tuesday, November 4, to face Central Community College before returning home to host Iowa Lakes Community College and Southwestern Community College this weekend.