Preview: Jefferson Yellowjackets vs. Sioux City North Stars
The Jefferson Yellowjackets will head out on the road to take on the Sioux City North Stars at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Jefferson is no doubt hoping to put an end to a 19-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 66-18, which was the final score in Jefferson's tilt against Bishop Heelan Catholic on Saturday. While losing is never fun, Jefferson can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Iowa basketball rankings (they are ranked 283rd, while Bishop Heelan Catholic is ranked 11th).
Grace Strong was Jefferson's leading scorer, having posted six points. Strong also led the team in rebounds with four.
Demi Pane took the lead distributing the ball, coming up with two assists.
Meanwhile, Sioux City North's recent rough patch got a bit rougher last Tuesday after their fifth straight loss. They had to suffer through a rough 79-17 loss at the hands of Sioux City East.
Jefferson's loss dropped their record down to 1-20. As for Sioux City North, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-15 record this season.
Jefferson was dealt a bruising 65-27 loss at the hands of Sioux City North when the teams last played back in January. That matchup was all but decided by halftime, at which point Jefferson was down 35-13.
