Recap: Thomas Jefferson Jaguars vs. Laurel Highlands Mustangs
The Thomas Jefferson Jaguars scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Laurel Highlands 85-58 at home. The result was nothing new for Thomas Jefferson, who have now won four matches by 26 points or more so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Laurel Highlands lost, one person who can't be blamed is Aiden Black. Despite the final result, he scored 27 points. Those 27 points set a new season-high mark for him. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Martin, who scored 13 points.
The win makes it two in a row for Thomas Jefferson and bumps their season record up to 6-2. As for Laurel Highlands, their loss ended a eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 2-4.
Thomas Jefferson will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Peters Township at 7:30 p.m. on January 3, 2024. As for Laurel Highlands, they will head out on the road to face off against Gateway at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Gateway will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
