Moore hits fall-away 12-footer at buzzer to lift Jacksonville over Rochester, 69-67

Wyatt Moore's last-second shot gives Jacksonville a thrilling victory over Rochester.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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In a close game between Jacksonville and Rochester, the score was tied 67-67 with just seconds remaining. Jacksonville's Wyatt Moore grabbed a loose ball, turned, and hit a fall-away 12-foot jumper at the buzzer to give the Crimsons a 69-67 victory over the Rockets. The game-winning shot set off a wild celebration among the Jacksonville players and fans.

Why it matters

This was an exciting, down-to-the-wire finish between two local high school basketball rivals. The game-winning shot at the buzzer is the kind of moment that can captivate a community and get fans excited about their team. It also highlights the competitive nature of the rivalry between Jacksonville and Rochester.

The details

With the score tied 67-67 and time running out, Jacksonville's Latrell Hemphill drove the length of the court but missed a layup. As players scrambled for the rebound, the ball went between Jeremiah Jackson's legs and rolled toward Wyatt Moore, who was standing in the left corner. Moore pounced on the ball, picked it up, and hit a fall-away 12-foot jumper as a Rochester player slid toward him. The shot went through the basket with 1.5 seconds left, setting off a wild celebration.

  • With 13 seconds remaining, Rochester tied the score 67-67 on a pair of free throws.
  • With 25.1 seconds left, Jeremiah Jackson gave Jacksonville a 67-65 lead with a layup.
  • The score was tied 58-58 going into the fourth quarter.

The players

Wyatt Moore

The Jacksonville player who hit the game-winning shot at the buzzer to lift his team to victory.

Latrell Hemphill

The Jacksonville player who led all scorers with 20 points in the game.

Jeremiah Jackson

The Jacksonville player who gave his team a late lead with a layup in the final minute of the game.

Rochester

The opposing team that lost a close game to Jacksonville on a last-second shot.

Jacksonville

The home team that won a thrilling victory over their rivals, Rochester, on a buzzer-beater.

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What’s next

Jacksonville, riding a five-game win streak, will host Quincy tonight (Saturday). Tip-off is at 6:30 p.m.

The takeaway

This game-winning shot at the buzzer is the kind of moment that can captivate a community and get fans excited about their high school basketball team. The rivalry between Jacksonville and Rochester adds to the drama and excitement of this close, back-and-forth contest.