Jefferson has no trouble against DeSoto
By Team Reports
Dec 5, 2023, 12:31pm
Recap: Jefferson Blue Jays vs. DeSoto Dragons
The Jefferson Blue Jays entered their tilt with the DeSoto Dragons with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. Jefferson put the hurt on DeSoto with a sharp 63-37 win on Monday. That's another feather in the cap for Jefferson, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
Jefferson's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Megan Wood led the charge by scoring 9 points along with 9 rebounds and 5 steals. Wood is absolutely dominating the rebound category: she's posted at least eight every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Grace Neels, who scored 14 points along with 6 rebounds.
Jefferson's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for DeSoto, they still haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.
Jefferson will be playing in front of their home fans against Valley Park at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. DeSoto's road trip will continue as they head out to face Mehlville at 7:00 p.m. on December 7th.
