Saturday, December 24, 2026 LAKEVILLE, Ind. — The Triton Trojans junior varsity boys basketball team didn't just win the Bi-County Tournament this week—they dominated it. Led by Jaidyn Arnett's spectacular three-game performance and anchored by a suffocating defense, the Trojans captured the championship with statement victories that showcased the program's depth and potential. Over three days, from Tuesday's opening round through Saturday's championship game, Triton outscored opponents 165-96, never trailing in any contest, while demonstrating the ability to win in multiple styles—from defensive lockdowns to offensive showcases. 🏀 Tuesday, January 20: Opening Round Beatdown TRITON 48, LAVILLE 22 The Trojans served notice early, racing to an 18-0 first-quarter lead at LaVille's auxiliary gym. Triton's defense set the tone immediately, holding the Lancers scoreless for the entire first quarter while forcing six turnovers and limiting LaVille to 0-for-9 shooting. The suffocating pressure created easy transition opportunities, with Blayze Hensley and Jaidyn Arnett leading the offensive charge. Hensley was unconscious from beyond the arc, connecting on all three of his three-point attempts en route to a game-high 13 points on 5-of-6 shooting. Arnett added 12 points while Max Johnson was perfect from the field, going 4-for-4 for nine points. By halftime, Triton had extended the lead to 33-8, shooting a blistering 60.9% from the field while the Lancers struggled to find any offensive rhythm. Colton Large controlled the paint with six points and solid interior defense, while Levi McFarland facilitated the offense with crisp ball movement that led to 12 assists on 20 made field goals. The second half saw Triton cruise to the 26-point victory, though LaVille finally found some offensive success in the fourth quarter. The Trojans' starters saw limited minutes in the final period as reserves got valuable tournament experience. The final numbers told the story: Triton shot 50% from the field, outrebounded LaVille 25-21, and turned 21 Lancer turnovers into 28 points. LaVille managed just 29% shooting for the game, including a dismal 10% from three-point range (2-of-20). TRITON: Blayze Hensley 5-6 0-0 13; Jaidyn Arnett 5-11 0-0 12; Max Johnson 4-4 1-5 9; Colton Large 3-4 0-0 6; Tyler Painton 1-2 2-2 4; Justice Hensley 1-6 0-0 2; Levi McFarland 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 20-40 3-7 48. LAVILLE: Colten Schwitz 3-7 0-0 7; Trenton Laidig 2-10 0-0 5; Ethan Burghduf 2-5 0-0 4; Cameron Brown 1-1 0-0 2; Lucas Maenhout 1-1 0-0 2; Griffen Smith 0-2 2-4 2. Totals 9-31 2-4 22. Triton 18. 15. 15. 0. — 48 LaVille 0. 8. 4. 10. — 22 3-point goals: Triton 5-18 (Hensley 3-3, Arnett 2-8), LaVille 2-20 (Schwitz 1-5, Laidig 1-7). Total Fouls: Triton 6, LaVille 10. Rebounds: Triton 25 (McFarland 5, Johnson 6, Rush 6), LaVille 21 (Schwitz 4, Rush 6). Assists: Triton 12 (McFarland 2, Large 2, Hensley 2), LaVille 3. Turnovers: Triton 10, LaVille 21. Steals: Triton 13 (McFarland 4), LaVille 4. 🏀 Saturday, January 24, 10:30 AM: Semifinal Survival TRITON 45, BREMEN 42 At LaVille for the semifinal, Triton and Bremen engaged in the tournament's most competitive contest—a physical, back-and-forth battle that tested the Trojans' resolve. Jaidyn Arnett announced his presence with authority, exploding for 23 points on 8-of-14 shooting, including five three-pointers that repeatedly answered Bremen rallies. His first-quarter performance gave Triton breathing room with an early 15-6 advantage. But Isaac Garber and the Lions weren't going quietly. Garber dominated inside with 15 points and five rebounds, while Jordan Krallman provided perimeter punch with three three-pointers in his 14-point performance. Jake Rodriguez orchestrated Bremen's offense with 11 points, drawing fouls effectively and going 4-for-4 from the free-throw line. The second quarter belonged to Bremen, as the Lions stormed back to cut Triton's lead to just three points at halftime, 21-18. Garber scored nine second-quarter points, showcasing an inside-out game that had Triton's defense scrambling. The third quarter featured both teams trading baskets, with Arnett continuing his hot shooting and Hensley adding timely buckets. But the game came down to composure and free throws in the final minutes. Despite shooting just 29.7% from the field for the game, Triton's ability to get to the free-throw line proved decisive. The Trojans attempted 25 free throws (making 15), with Colton Large going 5-for-6 from the charity stripe and grabbing seven rebounds. With the score 44-42 and just seconds remaining, Levi McFarland stepped to the line and calmly sank the game-sealing free throw, setting off a celebration as Triton advanced to the championship game. The winning formula: eight three-pointers, 15-of-25 free-throw shooting, and just enough defense to withstand Bremen's furious comeback attempts. The Trojans committed 12 turnovers but forced 14 from the Lions, with the turnover battle proving crucial down the stretch. TRITON: Jaidyn Arnett 8-14 2-4 23; Blayze Hensley 2-10 1-2 7; Max Johnson 1-4 4-7 7; Colton Large 0-3 5-6 5; Levi McFarland 0-3 3-6 3. Totals 11-37 15-25 45. BREMEN: Isaac Garber 7-12 1-3 15; Jordan Krallman 4-9 3-6 14; Jake Rodriguez 3-7 4-4 11; Aaron Jimenez 0-3 2-2 2. Totals 14-38 10-15 42. Triton 15. 6. 13. 11. — 45 Bremen 6. 12. 12. 12. — 42 3-point goals: Triton 8-25 (Arnett 5-9, Hensley 2-9, McFarland 0-3), Bremen 4-14 (Krallman 3-7, Rodriguez 1-3). Total Fouls: Triton 15, Bremen 21. Rebounds: Triton 29 (Large 7, Johnson 7, McFarland 5), Bremen 28 (Garber 5, Rodriguez 5, Fernandez 4). Assists: Triton 10 (Hensley 2, McFarland 2, Johnson 2, Large 3), Bremen 9 (Zumbrun 2, Rodriguez 2). Turnovers: Triton 12, Bremen 14. Steals: Triton 9 (Hensley 3, McFarland 3), Bremen 6. 🏀 Saturday, January 24, 1:53 PM: Championship Statement TRITON 72, CULVER 32 Just hours after their semifinal survival, the Trojans returned to the court for the championship game against Culver—and delivered a masterpiece performance. Jaidyn Arnett saved his best for last, putting on an offensive clinic with a game-high 31 points on 12-of-21 shooting, including six three-pointers. The championship performance capped a tournament run that saw Arnett average 22 points per game while shooting 54.3% from the field. From the opening tip, this one was never in doubt. Triton forced seven first-quarter turnovers while building a commanding 25-3 lead behind near-perfect offensive execution. The Trojans shot an astounding 71.4% from the field in the opening period, with Arnett scoring from all areas—drives, mid-range pull-ups, and deep threes. Max Johnson dominated the interior with 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting while grabbing nine rebounds (five offensive). His presence in the paint opened up the perimeter for Arnett and the shooters, creating an offensive balance that Culver couldn't counter. By halftime, the rout was on: Triton 46, Culver 16. Blayze Hensley orchestrated the offense with four assists while adding nine points. Levi McFarland contributed three points and four assists, while Colton Large facilitated with four assists of his own. With the game decided, Triton's bench got extended minutes and delivered. AJ Fuller knocked down five points, including a three-pointer. Maddux Holloway added four points on aggressive drives. Justice Hensley chipped in three points. Tyler Painton, Owen Feldman, Christian McIntosh, and Camden Large all saw meaningful championship game minutes. The final numbers were staggering: Triton shot 58.3% from the field, including 45% from three-point range (9-of-20). The Trojans assisted on 16 of their 28 field goals, demonstrating the ball movement that had Culver's defense in constant rotation. Triton dominated the boards 28-18, controlled the paint 34-16, and turned 21 Culver turnovers into 34 points. Ryan Carter led Culver with 15 points, but the Cavaliers shot just 39.4% from the field and were overwhelmed by Triton's length, athleticism, and execution. Tournament MVP Performance Jaidyn Arnett's tournament totals: 66 points over three games (22.0 per game), 25-of-46 shooting (54.3%), 13 three-pointers made. The performance announced Arnett as one of the most dynamic scorers in the area at the JV level, showcasing a complete offensive game with the ability to score from all three levels. TRITON: Jaidyn Arnett 12-21 1-2 31; Max Johnson 4-5 4-7 12; Blayze Hensley 4-7 0-0 9; AJ Fuller 2-4 0-0 5; Maddux Holloway 2-4 0-1 4; Justice Hensley 1-1 1-2 3; Levi McFarland 1-1 0-0 3; Colton Large 1-3 0-0 2; Camden Large 1-1 0-0 2; Tyler Painton 0-0 1-2 1. Totals 28-48 7-14 72. CULVER: Ryan Carter 6-13 1-3 15; Devin Carr 3-9 0-0 6; Justin Tomblin 2-6 0-2 4; Blake Bush 1-3 0-0 3; Andrew Summey 1-1 0-0 3; Zach Zehner 0-1 1-2 1. Totals 13-33 2-7 32. Triton 25. 21. 18. 8. — 72 Culver 3. 13. 6. 10. — 32 3-point goals: Triton 9-20 (Arnett 6-12, Hensley 1-4, McFarland 1-1, Fuller 1-3), Culver 4-8 (Summey 1-1, Bush 1-2, Carter 2-3). Total Fouls: Triton 8, Culver 11. Rebounds: Triton 28 (Johnson 9, Large 4), Culver 18 (Carter 2, Tomblin 6). Assists: Triton 16 (Hensley 4, McFarland 4, Large 4, Johnson 2), Culver 4. Turnovers: Triton 13, Culver 21. Steals: Triton 12 (Arnett 2, Hensley 1), Culver 10. Blocks: Triton 1, Culver 2. 🏀 BI-COUNTY TOURNAMENT COMBINED STATISTICS (3 Games) TRITON: Jaidyn Arnett 25-46 3-6 66; Blayze Hensley 11-23 1-2 29; Max Johnson 9-13 9-19 28; Colton Large 4-10 5-6 13; Levi McFarland 2-7 3-6 8; AJ Fuller 2-4 0-0 5; Tyler Painton 1-2 3-4 5; Maddux Holloway 2-4 0-1 4; Justice Hensley 2-10 1-2 5; Camden Large 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 59-122 25-46 165. 3-point goals: Triton 22-63 (Arnett 13-27, Hensley 6-16, McFarland 1-5, Fuller 1-3, Painton 1-2). Rebounds: Triton 79 (Johnson 22, Large 13, McFarland 10, Arnett 11, Hensley 5, J. Hensley 5, Painton 5). Assists: Triton 39 (Hensley 10, Large 9, McFarland 8, Johnson 7). Turnovers: Triton 35. Steals: Triton 34 (McFarland 12, Hensley 5, Arnett 4, Large 4). Tournament Shooting: Field Goals: 59-122 (48.4%) 3-Point FGs: 22-63 (34.9%) Free Throws: 25-46 (54.3%) Tournament Averages Per Game: Points: 55.0 Rebounds: 26.3 Assists: 13.0 Steals: 11.3 Turnovers: 11.7 Opponents' Tournament Totals: Points: 96 (32.0 per game) Field Goal %: 35.3% (38-108) 3-Point %: 30.0% (12-40) Turnovers: 56 (18.7 per game) Article writing assisted by AI Media outlets and fans are encouraged to share our posts on Facebook; however, you may not reproduce the articles or accompanying images on your own website.

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