Recap: Jefferson Saints vs. Lake County Panthers
The Jefferson Saints's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their 11th straight loss. They fell just short of Lake County by a score of 59-56. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss Jefferson has suffered since December 19, 2023.
Lake County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Isaiah Martinez, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 12 rebounds. Jonathan Valdez was another key contributor, scoring 14 points along with eight rebounds and three steals.
Jefferson's loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-13. As for Lake County, the victory got them back to even at 6-6.
Jefferson will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Arrupe Jesuit at 7:00 p.m. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Colorado (Arrupe Jesuit is ranked 304th, while Jefferson is ranked 313th). As for Lake County, they will head out on the road to face off against Englewood at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
