Basketball Game Preview: Jefferson Independent Day Cavaliers vs. Jasper Eagles

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Previous Games

01/07/25 - Away	62-52 W
12/02/24 - Neutral	40-37 W
12/12/23 - Home	18-48 L
01/24/23 - Away	71-59 W
01/07/22 - Home	61-30 W
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Jefferson Independent Day is 8-2 against Jasper since January of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Cavaliers will take on the Eagles in a tournament on Thursday. Jasper took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Jefferson Independent Day, who comes in off a win.

Jefferson Independent Day saw some tournament action on Tuesday. They escaped with a win against Greenfield by the margin of a single free throw, 46-45. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Cavaliers.

Jefferson Independent Day's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kohl Thurman led the charge by putting up ten points and eight rebounds. Another player making a difference was Will Twiss, who posted 12 points along with six boards and five assists.

Meanwhile, Jasper was not able to break out of their rough patch last Wednesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss dating back to last season. The game between the Eagles and Pleasant Hope didn't end well, with the Eagles falling 81-65.

Jasper's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Jefferson Independent Day, their victory bumped their record up to 2-0.

Jefferson Independent Day beat Jasper 62-52 in their previous matchup back in January. Will the Cavaliers repeat their success, or do the Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.