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No. 1 JCCC women’ basketball stays unbeaten with commanding weekend sweep

The photo shows an in-game basketball action scene on a hardwood court. A player wearing a white jersey with dark blue trim and the word “Cavaliers” is attempting a layup or close-range shot with the basketball extended in one hand. This player is in mid-air near the painted area of the court. Two opposing players in bright orange uniforms with blue accents and the text “Vikings” are closely contesting the play, with one reaching up toward the ball. Another player in a white Cavaliers uniform is visible to the right, positioned near the edge of the key. The court features blue and yellow markings, and the lighting suggests an indoor gym setting with polished flooring.
JCCC guard Layla Scott goes up for a lay up.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – The No. 1-ranked Johnson County Community College women's basketball team stayed perfect on the season after delivering a pair of dominant victories over the weekend at the Des Moines Area Classic.

JCCC opened the event with an 85–57 win over Wabash Valley College, then closed with a resounding 107–35 rout of Sauk Valley Community College, improving the Cavaliers' record to 11–0.

Against Wabash Valley, freshman guard Jade Warren came off the bench to spark the Cavaliers with 19 points and seven rebounds. Freshman guard Anonda Ford added 15 points and seven boards, while sophomore guard Layla Scott and freshman forward Makenna Jennings narrowly missed double-doubles. Scott finished with 13 points and nine rebounds, and Jennings contributed eight points and 12 boards. Sophomore forward Karlee Ellick also provided a lift off the bench with eight points and seven rebounds. 

In the 72-point blowout of Sauk Valley, six Cavaliers scored in double figures. Warren and freshman forward Mia Adams led the balanced attack with 16 points each. Scott and sophomore guard Kara Stricklin followed with 14 apiece, while Ford and freshman guard Korie Holcer each scored 12. Holcer also paced the team with seven assists. 

JCCC also received strong contributions from freshman guard Skyte Wilson (9 points) and freshman Makiyia Johnson (8 points, 6 rebounds). 

The Cavaliers have a busy week ahead, hosting Missouri Valley College JV on Monday, Dec. 1, and Central Methodist University JV on Sunday, Dec. 7. They will also travel to Branchburg, New Jersey, to face Raritan Valley Community College on Thursday, Dec. 4.