By Wade Linville and Evan Dennison
Ripley’s Daniel Patrick attacks the hoop during the Blue Jays’ Feb. 12 win over West Union. (Photo by Wade Linville)
Cody Germann shot for 22 points to lead the Ripley Blue Jays in scoring in Friday’s win over West Union. (Photo by Wade Linville)
Ripley’s Brayden Hanson launches a shot over a West Union defender. (Photo by Wade Linville)
The Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington Blue Jays knew coming into the 2020-21 basketball season that overall inexperience at the varsity level was something they would have to overcome to find success on the court. During a typical season, improvement usually comes relatively quick as additional varsity experience is gained, but due to the COVID pandemic it’s not been your “typical” season for the Blue Jays. The Blue Jays are among the numerous local basketball teams that have been impacted by COVID and the regulations and recommendations to help limit its spread.
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Lynchburg-Clay unable to overcome strong West Union Dragons Lynchburg-Clay s Noah Miller shoots the ball against the West Union Dragons Friday night. Miller led the Mustangs with 18 points and five rebounds. (HCP Photos/Stephen Forsha) Logan Shope Brady Chisman Lynchburg-Clay s Ian Waits is pictured with West Union s leading scorer Cameron Campbell and Jai Michael Knox. Also pictured for LC is Brady Chisman. Chase Smaltz
LCHS 11 06 17 11 45 DODSONVILLE At times the Lynchburg-Clay Mustangs were able to cut into the lead of the West Union Dragons and close in on the visitors on Friday night. Then there were times where the Dragons were able to take advantage of opportune shooting situations and the visiting team was