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Scott makes history as No. 1 Cavaliers cruise past Highland in conference opener

The photo shows an indoor basketball game in progress. In the foreground, a player wearing a white jersey with navy and gold accents and the number 10 is holding a basketball with both hands, appearing ready to make a move or pass. Another player in a white jersey is partially visible from behind, slightly out of focus. To the right, an opposing player in a dark green jersey with yellow trim and the number 22 is positioned defensively, facing the player with the ball. The court has a polished wooden floor with visible boundary lines, and the background includes blue padded walls and a few spectators seated on bleachers. The overall setting suggests a competitive game environment with bright indoor lighting.
JCCC guard Layla Scott set up to shoot a 3-pointer.

Game Leaders

Johnson County Community College
Pts: Jade Warren - 20
Reb: Anonda Ford - 9
Ast: Jade Warren - 4
Highland Community College - Kansas
Pts: Shamiah Johnson - 12
Reb: Shamiah Johnson - 8
Ast: 3 Players (#2, #12, #15) - 2

Team Stats

Johnson County Community College
Highland Community College - Kansas

Field Goals

(32-74)
(11-50)

Field Goal %

43.2%
22.0%

Rebounds

50
31

Assists

16
8

Turnovers

12
27

Pts off Turnovers

33
4

2nd Chance Pts

21
2

Pts in the Paint

44
14

Fastbreak Pts

27
2

Bench Pts

23
3
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Posted: Jan 15, 2026

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Layla Scott wasted no time making history in Johnson County's conference opener at Highland.

Needing four 3-pointers to tie the program's all-time career record of 189, the All-America guard accomplished the feat in the first quarter, knocking down 4-of-6 from beyond the arc in the opening 10 minutes. Her early barrage helped No. 1-ranked Johnson County Community College seize control and cruise to an 85-29 victory, improving to 19-0 on the season.

Scott finished with 16 points, five rebounds and three steals for the Cavaliers.

Freshman guard Jade Warren led all scorers with 20 points, shooting 7-of-14 from the field, including a 3-pointer, and a perfect 5-for-5 from the free-throw line. She also added seven rebounds and four assists

Freshman guard Anonda Ford followed with 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting and led the team with nine rebounds, while freshman forward Mia Adams contributed 13 points off the bench.

Shamiah Johnson was the only Highland player to post double figures, finishing with 12 points.

Johnson County will return home for its conference home opener Saturday, Jan. 17, against Kansas City Kansas. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m.