Under the bright lights of Jerry Brewer Alumni Stadium, the Jasper Wildcats gave fans plenty to cheer about on homecoming night, defeating the Castle Knights 28–7 on Friday, October 3. The matchup between the Class 4A No. 8 Wildcats and Class 5A No. 9 Knights drew a packed house, as the Southern Indiana Athletic Conference rivals clashed in a game that lived up to its billing. With the win, Jasper improved to 6–1 overall and 4–1 in conference play. Senior quarterback Grant Young led the Wildcats’ offense with two touchdown passes, while running back Carter O’Neill rushed for over 100 yards and added another score.

Jasper’s defense sealed the victory late in the third quarter with an interception by linebacker Luke Erny, halting Castle’s last serious drive. Head Coach Tony Lewis praised his team’s discipline and energy after the game, noting the effort on both sides of the ball. “We talked about responding to challenges, and the guys did exactly that,” Lewis told local reporters. The win came during week seven of the regular season and marked Jasper’s fourth straight victory.

For the Greater Jasper community, the night was about more than football—it was a celebration of school pride, alumni connection, and small-town unity that defines Dubois County life. As the Wildcats prepare for next week’s matchup against Evansville Memorial, fans are already talking playoffs and dreaming big for a team that continues to deliver on both sides of the field.