Colorado High School Basketball - Prospect Ridge Academy nipped by Jefferson Academy
February 6, 2024: Broomfield, CO 80020 The Jefferson Academy Jaguars tipped the visiting Prospect Ridge Academy Miners basketball team by a final score of 47-45 in Tuesday's league game.
In their next game, the Jaguars face the The Academy Wildcats (Westminster, CO) in a 4A/3A Metropolitan game, on Thursday, February 8. Jefferson Academy will attempt to move on its 10-9 season record. The Wildcats enter the game with a 6-15 record after their 92-48 league loss to Kent Denver (Englewood, CO).
With the defeat, Prospect Ridge Academy moves to 8-8 on the year. The Miners host Forge Christian (Arvada, CO) to face the Fury in a 4A/3A Metropolitan game on Friday, February 9. The Fury enter the game with a record of 14-2. Forge Christian won 86-62 in their recent league game against Eagle Ridge Academy (Brighton, CO)
First Quarter
First Quarter Score: Prospect Ridge Miners 8 - Jefferson Academy Jaguars 6.
Second Quarter
Half-Time Score; Prospect 20 - JA 14: The Miners win quarter #2 over the Jags (12-8).
Third Quarter
Third Quarter Summary; Prospect Ridge 33 - Jefferson Academy 27: The Jags and the Miners both score 13 in the third period.
Fourth Quarter
Final Score Jefferson Academy Jaguars 47 - Prospect Ridge Miners 45: The Jags take the final period over the Miners with a (20-12) advantage.