Colorado High School Basketball - Jefferson Academy nudges Kent Denver
February 23, 2012: Broomfield, CO 80021 Jefferson Academy Jaguars (Broomfield, CO) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the visiting Kent Denver Sun Devils (Englewood, CO), 50-48 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Jefferson Academy upgrades its record to 10-11 on the season. The Jaguars travel to Faith Christian (Arvada, CO) to encounter the Eagles in a non-league bout on Saturday, February 25. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 19-2. Faith Christian won 59-37 in their recent non-league bout against Holy Family (Broomfield, CO)
Next up, the Sun Devils encounter the Holy Family Tigers (Broomfield, CO) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, February 25. Kent Denver will attempt to upgrade on its 9-11 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 13-8 record after their 59-37 non-league loss to Faith Christian (Arvada, CO).
First Quarter
2012 Metro League District Semi Final @ Manual Thunderdome: First Quarter Score Jefferson Academy 9 - Kent Denver 4.
Second Quarter
Half Time Score: Kent Denver 19 - Jefferson Academy 16.
Third Quarter
Third Quarter Score: Kent Denver 36 - Jefferson Academy 30.
Fourth Quarter
End Of Regulation Bryson Sharpley hits shot with 1 second on clock to send game into overtime: Kent Denver 44 - Jefferson Academy 44.
Overtime
Vaugh Ryan hits shot at buzzer in over time of District Semi Final to send Jefferson Academy into their first Metro League District Championship Game. Final Score Jefferson Academy 50 - Kent Denver 48.
