Jennings County High School

November 4, 2025 – Scottsburg, IN The Jennings County Lady Panthers opened their season in commanding fashion on Tuesday night, delivering a strong 69–27 victory over the Scottsburg Warriorettes. From the opening tip, Jennings County controlled the pace, energy, and execution, jumping ahead with a 26-point first quarter and never looking back. Varsity Game Recap The Lady Panthers showcased a balanced and explosive offensive performance, while the defense set the tone early by holding Scottsburg to just 6 points in the first quarter and only 27 total for the game. Senior standout Mollie Ernstes led all scorers with an impressive 25 points, combining strong finishing inside with perimeter shooting. Etta Young and Addison Petro also played key scoring roles, each contributing 11 points as the Panthers displayed depth across the roster. Jennings County was efficient from the field, knocking down 22 two-point field goals and 6 three-pointers, while also converting at the free-throw line. Defensively, the Panthers limited Scottsburg to only 9 field goals inside the arc and just 2 made threes on the night. Top Varsity Performers – Jennings County Player Points Mollie Ernstes 25 Etta Young 11 Addison Petro 11 Aniston Kent 8 Hailey Dunham 6 Final Score: Jennings County 69 – Scottsburg 27 Junior Varsity Recap In the JV matchup, Scottsburg earned the win, defeating the Lady Panthers 18–13, in a low-scoring defensive battle. Mookky Ratcliff led Jennings County with 5 points, while Madisyn Johnson added 4. The game remained close throughout, with both teams working to establish rhythm offensively. Top JV Performers – Jennings County Player Points Mookky Ratcliff 5 Madisyn Johnson 4 Natalie Phillips 2 Karmindy Lowman 2 Final Score (JV): Scottsburg 18 – Jennings County 13 Looking Ahead The varsity Lady Panthers showed confidence, teamwork, and intensity in their season opener, setting a strong tone for the year. With scoring depth and defensive toughness already on display, Jennings County looks poised for an exciting season ahead. The Panthers return to action later this week as they take on Austin on Saturday night at JCHS. Go Panthers!