Colorado High School Basketball - Wellington trounced by Jefferson Academy
December 20, 2023: Wellington, CO 80549 The Jefferson Academy Jaguars routed the host Wellington Eagles basketball team by a final score of 48-15 in Wednesday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Jaguars face the Eagle Ridge Academy Warriors (Brighton, CO) in a 4A/3A Metropolitan game, on Saturday, January 6. Jefferson Academy will attempt to move on its 5-2 season record. The Warriors enter the game with a 6-2 record after their 52-6 non-league win over Aurora West College Prep Academy (Aurora, CO).
With the defeat, Wellington moves to 0-5 on the year. The Eagles travel to Frontier Academy (Greeley, CO) to face the Wolverines in a 3A Patriot game on Monday, January 8. The Wolverines enter the game with a record of 5-4. Frontier Academy won 30-29 in their recent non-league game against Lyons (Lyons, CO)
First Quarter
December 20th, Non-Conference Game @ Wellington HS. 1st quarter Score: Jefferson Academy Jaguars 13 - Wellington Eagles 4.
Second Quarter
Half Time Score, Jaguars 25 - Eagles 7. JA take quarter #2 with a (12-3) advantage over Wellington.
Third Quarter
Third Quarter Summary, Lady Jaguars 43 - Lady Eagles 9: JA wins quarter #3 (18-2) over Wellington
Fourth Quarter
Final Score Jefferson Academy Jaguars 48 - Wellington Eagles 15. The Eagles won the final quarter (6-5) over JA.