Bluffton hosts Jay County Friday in rematch of 47-46 thriller

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Bluffton and Jay County renew a county rivalry Friday, Jan. 30, when the Bluffton Tigers host the Jay County Patriots at Bluffton in a league game. Tip is 7:30 p.m. Eastern. Follow the full game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/indiana/basketball/games/6099166-jay-county-vs-bluffton

Game details

• When: Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 — 7:30 p.m. EST

• Where: Bluffton, Indiana

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/indiana/basketball/games/6099166-jay-county-vs-bluffton

• Bluffton Tigers: https://scorebooklive.com/indiana/basketball/teams/139691-bluffton-tigers (Fans: 5)

• Jay County Patriots: https://scorebooklive.com/indiana/basketball/teams/166383-jay-county-patriots (Fans: 4)

Why this one matters

Last season these teams played a one-point game — Bluffton edged Jay County 47-46 on Jan. 31, 2025 — so expect extra energy and a few familiar matchups on the floor. This Friday’s game is a chance for Jay County to avenge that loss and for Bluffton to defend a narrow win from a year ago.

Streaming and tickets

• Bluffton broadcasts are available on NFHS Network (subject to availability): https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/bluffton-high-school-bluffton-in/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Fan engagement — follow and pick

Help your team grow its SBLive following: Bluffton currently shows 5 fans and Jay County has 4 on their SBLive team pages. Numbers can change — follow the teams you want to support and make a pick on the game page to show your colors. Picks are for fun and do not affect any win projections.

Stay with SBLive for updates, box scores and postgame reaction at the game link above.