Basketball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Thomas Jefferson Academy

Thomas Jefferson Academy lost to David Emanuel Academy back in February of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Thomas Jefferson Academy Jaguars walked away with a 65-56 victory over the David Emanuel Academy Eagles. That's two games straight that the Jaguars have won by exactly nine points.

Despite the loss, David Emanuel Academy still got an impressive performance from Peyton Lee, who dropped a double-double on 23 points and 11 boards. Another player making a difference was Clayton Hood, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 17 rebounds.

Jaguars

Previous 3 Games

01/27/25 @ David Emanuel Academy	65-56
01/24/25 @ Covenant Academy	58-49
01/17/25 @ Twiggs Academy	88-45

The win (which was Thomas Jefferson Academy's third in a row) raised their record to 4-9. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 70.3 points per game. As for David Emanuel Academy, their record is now 3-12.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Thomas Jefferson Academy won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against John Hancock Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing isn't great for John Hancock Academy: they have been struggling with seven straight losses at home, while Thomas Jefferson Academy has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road. As for David Emanuel Academy, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll challenge Twiggs Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.