New Albany beats Jasper 70-49 in Jasper non-conference matchup

New Albany delivered a decisive 70-49 victory over Jasper in a non-conference boys varsity matchup, outscoring Jasper across the game and drawing a reported crowd of approximately 1,000. Fan Hudl listings indicate the game was played at Jasper, with New Albany recorded as the visiting team, and the win moved New Albany’s record to 11-4 at the time, per the original report.

The game, played Jan. 31, 2026, reinforced New Albany’s momentum across the 2025-26 season. The New Albany athletic site lists multiple season wins that appear alongside the Jan. 31 result, including decisive scores such as Jeffersonville 56, New Albany 79 and Seymour 33, New Albany 78, while local headlines show New Albany also defeated Scottsburg 83-45 and Charlestown 63-60. Jason Jones is listed as New Albany’s head coach on the school athletics pages.

For Jasper, the loss interrupted a strong recent run. According to MaxPreps, Jasper had posted wins on Jan. 17 (67-28 over Washington), Jan. 23 (51-44 over Forest Park) and Jan. 30 (46-43 over Northeast Dubois) before falling to New Albany. MaxPreps results also show earlier defeats and subsequent outcomes for Jasper, providing a run of competitive games that will influence the Wildcats’ stretch run.

The matchup was available on NFHS Network for live or on-demand viewing, though a subscription is required to watch the video, offering fans an option to review game action and postgame coverage. Fan Hudl and aggregated headlines on Sports Illustrated and SBLive corroborate the 70-49 final and the game’s placement on each team’s schedule.

Beyond the box score, the game has local repercussions. An attendance figure near 1,000 represents not only community support but also a modest economic boost for Jasper’s high school events through ticket sales and concessions. For New Albany, the 21-point margin against a Dubois County rival provides momentum and a resume-building non-conference win as the Bulldogs look toward sectional and regional positioning. For Jasper, the Wildcats will need to regroup defensively and adjust matchups as they continue their season.

Readers can expect both teams to use the coming week to prepare for league opponents and to settle rotations ahead of postseason play. Local fans who missed the game can find the NFHS Network listing for on-demand viewing, and both athletic departments remain the primary sources for official box scores and further game details.