FORT JENNINGS — Patrick Henry stayed perfect on the season with a narrow 66–65 road win over Fort Jennings on Tuesday night, holding off a late Musketeers rally.

Patrick Henry entered the matchup unbeaten and having won the last two meetings in the series. The Patriots carried a three-point lead into the third quarter and opened the half with Mack Heiber spinning through the defense for a layup.

Fort Jennings answered as Hudson Maag knocked down a three-pointer from the perimeter to keep the Musketeers within striking distance. Patrick Henry responded behind Tristen Rosebrook, who came off a screen and drilled a three, holding his follow-through as it fell.

In the closing moments of the third quarter, Landon Stechschulte buried a corner three at the buzzer to give the Patriots a four-point edge heading into the final period.

Fort Jennings made its push late, highlighted by Jeremy Maag picking up a steal and going coast-to-coast for a basket through contact. Patrick Henry countered again as Rosebrook connected from the corner, followed by another three from Heiber to maintain the lead.

Patrick Henry held on down the stretch to escape with the one-point victory and remain undefeated on the season.

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