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Scott, Holcer shine as No. 1 JCCC stays perfect with weekend sweep

The photo shows a basketball player in mid-action on a court, wearing a white uniform with dark blue and gold accents. The jersey has the word “Cavaliers” across the chest and the number 10 displayed prominently on the front. The player’s arms are extended upward in a classic shooting form, suggesting a jump shot or free throw.
In the background, there are rows of blue bleachers with several spectators seated, and a person standing near the sideline wearing a dark blue top with crossed arms. The setting appears to be an indoor gymnasium with bright lighting and a polished wooden floor. The overall scene conveys an organized basketball game or practice in progress.
JCCC guard Layla Scott drains a 3-point basket.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - The No. 1-ranked Johnson County Community College women's basketball team remained perfect on the season, improving to 9-0 with a come-from-behind win over Triton College on Friday and a dominant victory over Haskell Indian Nations University JV on Saturday at the Des Moines Area Classic.

Down five points early in the fourth quarter against Triton, sophomore guard Layla Scott took over, scoring 15 of her game-high 22 points in the final 10 minutes to lead JCCC to a 50-43 comeback win. Scott knocked down four 3-pointers and went 3-of-4 at the line in the fourth quarter alone. She finished the night 6-of-13 from behind the arc and 4-of-6 from the free-throw line, adding six rebounds and three assists.

Anonda Ford added eight points, while Makenna Jennings paced the Cavaliers on the boards with 11 rebounds.

On Saturday, Johnson County overwhelmed Haskell Indian Nations JV, racing to a huge early lead and rolling to a 132-39 victory. Five Cavaliers scored in double figures, highlighted by a historic performance from redshirt freshman Korrie Holcer. Holcer delivered the third-best 3-point shooting performance in program history, drilling 10 of 12 attempts and adding four free throws for a season-best 34 points.

Scott continued her strong weekend with six more 3-pointers, finishing with 22 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Makayia Johnson turned in her best game of the season with highs of 22 points and nine rebounds, while Ford and Mia Adams chipped in 17 and 13 points, respectively.

The Cavaliers were red-hot from long range, sinking a season-best 19 3-pointers at a 54-percent clip. They also controlled the boards, outrebounding the Fighting Indians by a staggering 62-12 margin.

Johnson County returns home Monday, Nov. 24, to host Central Methodist University JV before traveling to Moberly, Mo., next Friday and Saturday to face Wabash Valley College and Sauk Valley Community College.