Preview: Verona Wildcats vs. Jefferson Independent Day Cavaliers
Verona has been on the road for two straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Jefferson Independent Day Cavaliers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Friday, Verona came up short against Exeter and fell 40-33.
Meanwhile, Jefferson Independent Day's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their fourth straight defeat. The game between them and Exeter wasn't particularly close, with Jefferson Independent Day falling 53-35.
Jefferson Independent Day's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Jack Twiss, who scored 17 points along with two steals, and Spencer Long who scored ten points.
Verona dropped their record down to 5-16 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Jefferson Independent Day, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 15 of their last 16 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-20 record this season.
Verona suffered a grim 75-52 defeat to Jefferson Independent Day in their previous matchup back in February of 2023. Will Verona have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
