Missouri High School Basketball - Jefferson over DeSoto
February 7, 2024: Festus, MO 63028 Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Jefferson Blue Jays (Festus, MO) and the visiting DeSoto Dragons (DeSoto, MO), saw Jefferson's basketball squad overcome DeSoto by a tally of 75-59.
With the victory, Jefferson improves its record to 16-5 on the campaign. The Blue Jays host St. Pius X (Festus, MO) to confront the Lancers in a Jefferson County - Small challenge on Friday, February 9. The Lancers come into the challenge with a record of 11-10. St. Pius X won 69-61 in their recent non-league challenge against St. Louis HomeSchool Patriots (St. Louis, MO)
Next up, the Dragons confront the Hillsboro Hawks (Hillsboro, MO) in a Jefferson County - Large challenge, on Friday, February 9. DeSoto will attempt to improve on its 9-14 season record. The Hawks come into the challenge with a 12-5 record after their 71-68 non-league win over Notre Dame (Cape Girardeau, MO).