Basketball Game Preview: Thomas Jefferson Spartans vs. Denver North Vikings

Having just played yesterday, the Thomas Jefferson Spartans will get right back to it and host the Denver North Vikings at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

On Thursday, Thomas Jefferson was just a bucket shy of victory and fell 38-37 to Aurora Central. The Spartans were up 26-10 in the second quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.

Leyna McClinon

Steals

02/13/25 @ Aurora Central	2
02/12/25 @ Hinkley	4
02/07/25 vs Regis Groff	5

Thomas Jefferson's loss came about despite a quality game from Leyna McClinon, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. McClinon is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Anisa Adrovic, who posted ten points.

Meanwhile, Denver North ended up a good deal behind George Washington on Wednesday and lost 56-39. The Vikings were down 47-26 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.

Thomas Jefferson will have to contain Adriana Ortiz as she made an impact in Denver North's last game. She earned ten points in addition to seven boards and five assists. Grace Julianelle was another key player, putting up six points.

Thomas Jefferson's defeat dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Denver North, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-8.

Thomas Jefferson ended up a good deal behind Denver North in their previous meeting back in January, losing 58-42. Will Thomas Jefferson have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.