Jennings County Panthers Hold Off Jeffersonville 69-60

Panthers' strong second quarter leads to key Hoosier Hills Conference win

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Jennings County Panthers earned a key Hoosier Hills Conference win on Thursday night, defeating the Jeffersonville Red Devils 69-60. After the teams were tied after the first quarter, Jennings County outscored Jeffersonville 22-5 in the second period, building a lead they would not relinquish.

Why it matters

This win sets up an important matchup tonight between Jennings County and Columbus East, as the Panthers look to build on their momentum while the Olympians aim to match their conference rival's confidence.

The details

Johnny Elkins led the Panthers with 22 points, while Jeremiah Davis added 20. Hayden Low and Nate Dixon each chipped in 7 points for Jennings County. The Panthers' stifling defense in the second quarter was the key to building their advantage.

  • The game took place on Thursday night.
  • Jennings County and Columbus East will play tonight.

The players

Johnny Elkins

The leading scorer for the Jennings County Panthers with 22 points.

Jeremiah Davis

Scored 20 points for the Jennings County Panthers.

Hayden Low

Contributed 7 points for the Jennings County Panthers.

Nate Dixon

Chipped in 7 points for the Jennings County Panthers.

Columbus East

The Olympians will host Jennings County tonight in an important conference matchup.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

This win highlights the Jennings County Panthers' strong play in the Hoosier Hills Conference, setting up an intriguing matchup tonight against conference rival Columbus East as both teams look to gain an advantage in the standings.