East Handles Jennings County 62-43 on Senior Night

Columbus East Olympians bounce back from tough loss with dominant performance

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Columbus East Olympians celebrated Senior Night with a decisive 62-43 victory over the Jennings County Panthers in Hoosier Hills Conference play. After a slow start, the Olympians found their rhythm in the second quarter, led by a 13-point outburst from Carter Patterson, to take a 34-25 halftime lead and cruise to the win.

Why it matters

The Olympians were looking to bounce back after a tough loss earlier in the week, and they did so in impressive fashion on their home court in front of their seniors. The win keeps East in the hunt in the competitive Hoosier Hills Conference.

The details

East trailed 14-13 late in the first quarter but used a dominant second quarter, outscoring Jennings County 21-11, to take control of the game. Carter Patterson led the way with 14 points, including 13 in the second quarter. Keaton Lawson added a double-double with 12 points and 9 rebounds, while Judah Lewis and freshman Miles Broaddus each scored 10 points. The Olympians played clean basketball, committing only 5 turnovers.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 16, 2026.
  • East trailed 14-13 late in the first quarter.

The players

Carter Patterson

The Olympians' leading scorer, pouring in 14 points, including 13 in the pivotal second quarter.

Keaton Lawson

Contributed a double-double with 12 points and 9 rebounds for East.

Judah Lewis

Scored 10 points for the Olympians.

Miles Broaddus

A freshman who added 10 points for East.

Jeremiah Davis

Led Jennings County with 9 points.

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What they’re saying

“Senior Night at Columbus East can get emotional, but the Olympians made sure it was also productive — and loud on the scoreboard.”

— Jeremy Giggy, Sports Director, White River Broadcasting (1010wcsi.com)

What’s next

East will look to build on this win when they travel to take on New Palestine on Saturday.

The takeaway

The Olympians' decisive victory on Senior Night showed their resilience and ability to bounce back from a tough loss earlier in the week. The win keeps East in the hunt in the competitive Hoosier Hills Conference and demonstrates the team's potential as they head into the final stretch of the season.