Basketball Recap: Saint James' Luck Changes for the Better on Thursday

Jayden Yates

Steals

02/12/26 @ St. Andrew's Episcopal	2
02/10/26 @ Potomac School	2
02/04/26 vs Maret	2
02/03/26 @ Sidwell Friends	2
01/31/26 vs Virginia Academy	6

St. Andrew's Episcopal came into Thursday's contest looking for another win against Saint James, but Jayden Yates wouldn't allow it. The Saints had just enough and edged out the Lions 58-55 with plenty of help from Yates, who posted 22 points. He is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last five games he's played.

The win snapped Saint James' losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 17-7 record. As for St. Andrew's Episcopal, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-11.

Saint James has already played their next matchup, an 80-37 victory against Georgetown Day on the 14th. St. Andrew's Episcopal does not have any more games scheduled as of now.