Basketball Recap: Exeter Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Nov 26, 2024, 7:18am

Basketball Recap: Exeter Tigers vs. Jefferson Independent Day Cavaliers

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Exeter was the 53-35 winner over Jefferson Independent Day when they last played one another back in February, but their luck changed this time around. The Exeter Tigers took a blow against the Jefferson Independent Day Cavaliers on Monday, falling 75-26. The Tigers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 48-15.

Leading Jefferson Independent Day to victory were Jack Twiss and Will Twiss. Jack went 12 for 20 en route to 27 points plus five assists and five steals, while Will almost dropped a double-double on 21 points and nine steals. Kohl Thurman was another key player, going 5 for 9 en route to 11 points plus seven rebounds and two steals.

Exeter's loss dropped their record down to 0-2.

Exeter will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on School of the Ozarks at 7:45 p.m. on December 9th. As for Jefferson Independent Day, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Bronaugh at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

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