Colorado High School Basketball - Jefferson Academy tops Prospect Ridge Academy
February 7, 2023: Broomfield, CO 80023
Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Jefferson Academy Jaguars (Broomfield, CO) and the host Prospect Ridge Academy Miners (Broomfield, CO), saw Jefferson Academy's basketball squad knock off Prospect Ridge Academy by a count of 49-35.
With the victory, Jefferson Academy upgrades its record to 10-9 on the campaign. The Jaguars host The Academy (Westminster, CO) to play the Wildcats in a 4A/3A Metropolitan challenge on Thursday, February 9. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 4-17. The Academy lost 73-60 in their recent league challenge against Manual (Denver, CO)
Next up, the Miners play the Faith Christian Eagles (Arvada, CO) in a 4A/3A Metropolitan challenge, on Friday, February 10. Prospect Ridge Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 11-5 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 15-1 record after their 61-55 league loss to Eagle Ridge Academy (Brighton, CO).
First Quarter
First Quarter Score: Jefferson Academy Jaguars 11 - Prospect Miners 5
Second Quarter
Half-Time Score: Jaguars 33 - Miners 18. PRA outscored JA in the second period (13-11).
Third Quarter
Third Quarter Score: JA 30 - PRA 26. Both teams played to an 8-8 tie in the third period.
Fourth Quarter
Final Score: Jefferson Academy Jaguars 49 - Prospect Ridge Academy Miners 35. Jefferson Academy outscored Prospect Ridge Academy in the last quarter (19-9).