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No. 1 JCCC rolls to 111-43 win as Ford leads five in double figures

The photo shows a basketball team gathered in a huddle on the court during what appears to be a timeout or strategy session. The setting is an indoor gymnasium with wooden flooring and bleachers in the background, where a few spectators are seated.
In the foreground, several players wearing white uniforms with navy and gold accents are standing around a coach. The jerseys display the word “Cavaliers” across the chest, and visible numbers include 12, 35, 22, and 28. The players are wearing athletic shoes and some have knee braces or sleeves.
The coach is seated on a chair in the center, holding a clipboard with a basketball court diagram, gesturing as if explaining a play. The team appears attentive, forming a semicircle around the coach. The overall lighting is bright, typical of a sports facility, and the atmosphere suggests an organized team discussion during a game.
JCCC head women's basketball coach Ben Conrads give his players instructions during a timeout.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Freshman guard Anonda Ford powered the No. 1-ranked Johnson County Community College women's basketball team to a dominant 111-43 victory over Missouri Valley JV Tuesday night, leading the Cavaliers with 23 points and eight rebounds. Ford was nearly unstoppable, hitting 11-of-14 shots to match her season high, and adding three steals to tie for the team lead.

JCCC (12-0) showcased its depth with five players scoring in double figures. The Cavaliers shot 47.5 percent from the field and a season-best 89.7 percent at the free throw line, while overwhelming the Vikings on the boards by a 60-to 26 margin.

Freshman guard Korri Holcer delivered 17 points and a team-high five assists, and sophomore guard Layla Scott filled the stat sheet with 16 points, five rebounds, three assists and three steals. Reigning KJCCC D-II Player of the Week Jade Warren added 14 points and three steals, and freshman forward Mia Adams contributed 11 points.

Head coach Ben Conrad also received some solid contributions from Kara Stricklin (7 points, 4 assists), Makenna Jennings (6 points, 7 rebounds), Skyte Wilson (6 points), Karlee Ellick (5 points, 6 rebounds), Joycelyn Moore (8 rebounds, 2 points, 2 steals), Layla Barnes (7 rebounds, 2 points) and Makayia Johnson (5 rebounds, two points, two assists).

Senior center Makenzie Mann led Missouri Valley with 10 points and six rebounds.

The Cavaliers now travel to Branchburg, New Jersey, to face  Raritan Valley Community College (2-4) on Thursday, December 4. They return home to close out the month against Central Methodist University JV (Dec. 7), Saint Mary University JV (Dec. 8) and Parkland College (Dec. 12).