Jackson County Central Huskies Upset State-Ranked Patriots

All five Huskies starters score in double figures, two record double-doubles in 88-77 victory

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The Jackson County Central boys' basketball team pulled off a major upset on Monday night, defeating Class A No. 5 ranked Hills-Beaver Creek Patriots 88-77. All five Huskies starters scored in double figures, with Weston Rowe and Roman Voss each recording double-doubles to lead the way.

Why it matters

This win marks the Huskies' ninth straight victory and improves their season record to 17-5, establishing them as a force to be reckoned with in the state's Class A basketball landscape. The upset over the highly-ranked Patriots showcases the Huskies' depth and ability to compete with the state's top teams.

The details

The Huskies jumped out to a 48-32 halftime lead and were up by as many as 20 points in the second half before the Patriots mounted a late comeback attempt. Weston Rowe led the Huskies with 26 points and 12 rebounds, while Roman Voss added 14 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds. Blaise Rowe (12 points, 9 rebounds), Ben Gallagher (11 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds), and Sullivan Hall (11 points, 3 rebounds) also had strong performances for the Huskies.

  • The game was played on Monday, February 9, 2026.
  • The Huskies led 48-32 at halftime.

The players

Weston Rowe

A Huskies starter who scored a team-high 26 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for a double-double.

Roman Voss

A Huskies starter who recorded a double-double with 14 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds.

Blaise Rowe

A Huskies starter who scored 12 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, just missing a double-double.

Ben Gallagher

A Huskies starter who scored 11 points along with 4 assists and 4 rebounds.

Sullivan Hall

A Huskies starter who scored 11 points and grabbed 3 rebounds.

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What’s next

The Huskies will look to continue their winning streak when they host Maple River on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

The takeaway

The Huskies' upset victory over the state-ranked Patriots showcases the team's depth, balance, and ability to compete with the top programs in Minnesota's Class A basketball landscape. This win could be a springboard for the Huskies as they aim to make a deep postseason run.