Johnson (7-1 / 2-0) 86 vs Ellsworth Community College 78 Johnson County slips past Ellsworth, Ia. Kansas City, Mo. – The Johnson County men’s basketball team traveled to Penn Valley for the first of a two game classic. The Cavaliers improved their record to 7-1 while posting an impressive come from behind 86-78 victory over Ellsworth Community College, Iowa. JCCC fell behind at halftime 45-36.The Cavaliers eventually took the lead at 62-60 on a 3 point shot by Sophomore Ryan Arel who finished with 10 points. With 6:00 to play, the Cavaliers went on a 12-0 run and never looked back. Sophomore Guard Ryan Magdziarz scored a game high 25 points and finished with 6 rebounds. 6-4 Freshman Forward Justin Leathers had another outstanding game with 20 points and 7 rebounds. Another key effort was turned in by 6-5 Freshman forward Courtney Jones with 14 points and a team high 8 rebounds. The Cavaliers shot 72% from the free-throw line going 18/25 and made 8 of 19 3 point field goals.Johnson County held Ellsworth to 37% from the floor, and out rebounded them 4635. “Again our rebounding and defense were a key element to our comeback”. Leading the Cav’s: Ryan Magdziarz Ryan Arel Justin Leathers Courtney Jones
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25 points, 6 rebounds 10 points , 3 assists 20 points, 7 rebounds 14 points, 8 Rebounds (Off the Bench)