Liz Pegg
PORTLAND, Ind. – Winchester ran into a tough opponent on Saturday as the Falcons lost 60-22 at Jay County in girls basketball action.
Liz Pegg led Winchester with 10 points against the unbeaten Patriots (5-0).
Becca Neville added four points for the Falcons (3-3).
The contest was tight early as Jay County led 14-12 after one period, but the Patriots pulled away in the second quarter to lead 32-16 by halftime.
The Falcons also fell for the first time in the JV contest 40-30.
Shelby Miller had 16 points with five rebounds, while Kira Robinson tossed in eight points.
Winchester returns to action on Wednesday with a home contest against Tri-Eastern Conference foe Hagerstown.
Box Score
JAY COUNTY (5-0) – B. Muhlenkamp 0 0-0 0, Homan 3 1-2 8, Shreve 0 0-0 0, E. Muhlenkamp 1 0-0 2, Wendel 4 8-9 16, Ault 1 0-0 2, Dues 2 0-0 4, L. Muhlenkamp 6 0-0 17, Kunkler 1 0-0 2, Miller 1 0-0 2, Caldwell 3 1-1 7, K. Muhlenkamp 0 0-0 0, Hemmelgarn 0 0-0 0. Team – 22 10-12 60.
WINCHESTER (3-3) – Sarah Mallory 0 0-0 0, Autumn Dixon 1 0-0 2, Bailey Brumfiel 0 0-0 0, Sierrah Love 0 0-0 0, Mariah Roberts 1 0-0 2, Liz Pegg 3 2-5 10, Becca Neville 1 2-5 4, Hannah Graft 1 0-0 3, Kira Robinson 0 0-0 0, Shelby Miller 0 1-2 1. Team – 7 5-12 22.
Jay County 14 32 48 60
Winchester 12 16 20 22
3-pointers – Winchester 3 (Pegg 2, H. Graft 1), Jay County 6 (L. Muhlenkamp 5, Homan 1).