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Balanced scoring, big second half help keep No. 3 JCCC perfect at 24-0.

The photo shows an indoor basketball game in progress. One player wearing a white jersey with yellow trim and the text “JOHNSON COUNTY” along with the number 21 is in the act of shooting the basketball. The player is holding the ball above their head with both hands, preparing for a shot. Another player in a teal and black jersey with the number 14 is positioned defensively, with one arm extended upward to contest the shot. The background features rows of blue stadium seats and a railing, indicating the game is taking place in a gymnasium or sports arena. The lighting is bright and evenly distributed, typical of an indoor sports facility.
Tavian Cruse takes a shot in a recent game.

Game Leaders

Highland Community College - Kansas
Pts: DJ Thomas - 20
Reb: 2 Players (#23, #30) - 8
Ast: EJ Coleman - 4
Johnson County Community College
Pts: Aidan Wing - 19
Reb: Tavian Cruse - 19
Ast: Gavin Harvey - 6

Team Stats

Highland Community College - Kansas
Johnson County Community College

Field Goals

(24-65)
(27-60)

Field Goal %

36.9%
45.0%

Rebounds

32
45

Assists

13
14

Turnovers

13
14

Pts off Turnovers

7
17

2nd Chance Pts

6
11

Pts in the Paint

20
42

Fastbreak Pts

2
6

Bench Pts

26
14
full stats
Posted: Feb 08, 2026

OVERLNAD PARK, Kan. – The No. 3-ranked Johnson County Community College men's basketball team had six players score in double figures, including all five starters, as the Cavaliers pulled away in the second half to defeat Highland Community College, 81-67.

Leading by one at halftime, JCCC turned up the intensity after the break, shooting 59 percent from the field in the second half and converting 19-of-24 free throws to maintain its perfect 24-0 record on the season

Sophomore forward Tavian Cruse moved closer to the program's career double-double record, posting his 28th career double-double with 13 points and a career-high 19 rebounds, which ties the eighth-best game in team history. His presence on the glass helped the Cavaliers control the tempo throughout the second half.

Aidan Wing led Johnson County in scoring with 19 points, while Gavin Harvey filled the stat sheet with 14 points, six assists and six rebounds. Trey Fulcher added 11 points, and Joey Robinson and Jordan Mason each finished with 10 to round out the balanced offensive effort.

Highland was led by DJ Thomas with 20 points, followed by Colton Knoll with 17, but the Scotties were unable to keep pace with the Cavaliers down the stretch.