Basketball Recap: East Jefferson [Port Townsend/Chimacum] Piles Up the Points Against Charles Wright

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask East Jefferson [Port Townsend/Chimacum]). They blew past the Charles Wright Tarriers 72-3 on Monday. Winning may never get old, but the Rivals sure are getting used to it with their fifth in a row.

Kaydence Plotner

Points

01/13/25 vs Charles Wright	18
01/03/25 @ University Prep	14
01/02/25 vs Sequim	13
01/07/25 @ Klahowya	12
01/10/25 vs Life Christian Academy	2

East Jefferson [Port Townsend/Chimacum] found their leader in sophomore Kaydence Plotner, who dropped a triple-double on 18 points, 15 boards, and 12 steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Plotner has scored all season. Kay Botkin was another key player, going 7 of 14 en route to 17 points and three steals.

East Jefferson [Port Townsend/Chimacum] smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive matches.

East Jefferson [Port Townsend/Chimacum]'s victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-6. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.3 points per game. As for Charles Wright, they are on a 15-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-13.

East Jefferson [Port Townsend/Chimacum] wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 45-28 win against Seattle Christian on the 14th. As for Charles Wright, they will challenge Life Christian Academy at 5:15 p.m. on Friday.