Colorado High School Basketball - Jefferson Academy trounced by Kent Denver
January 16, 2025: Englewood, CO 80113
The Jefferson Academy Jaguars basketball squad (Broomfield, CO), was crushed 100-74 in Thursday's league battle with the host Kent Denver Sun Devils (Englewood, CO)
With the victory, Kent Denver advances its record to 11-2 on the year. The Sun Devils travel to Resurrection Christian (Loveland, CO) to meet the Cougars in a non-league battle on Saturday, January 18. The Cougars enter the battle with a record of 8-0. Resurrection Christian won 92-33 in their recent league battle against Frontier Academy (Greeley, CO)
The Jaguars now own a 8-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Stargate School for a 4A/3A Metro battle on Tuesday, January 21. Jefferson Academy will meet a Eagles squad coming off a 85-62 league loss to Peak to Peak (Lafayette, CO). The Eagles record now stands at 8-4.
First Quarter
January 16th Metro League Conference Game #1 @ Kent Denver: 1st Quarter Score: Kent Denver Sun Devils 23 - Jefferson Academy Jaguars 22.
Second Quarter
Half-Time Score: Kent 57 - JA 35. The Sun Devils open up an 18-point lead at the half with a (34-13) score over the Jags.
Third Quarter
Third Quarter Summary: Sun Devils 81 - Jaguars 53. Kent expands their lead in the third quarter with a (24-19) advantage over JA.
Fourth Quarter
Final Score: Kent Denver Sun Devils 100 - Jefferson Academy Jaguars 72. Both teams score 19 in the final period.