Preview: Jefferson Democrats vs. Diego Rivera Huskies
Jefferson is 8-2 against Diego Rivera since February of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Jefferson Democrats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Diego Rivera Huskies at 4:30 p.m. Jefferson is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
Last Wednesday, Jefferson was beaten by Los Angeles 70-21.
In what's become a running theme this season, Diego Rivera gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They breezed by Dr. Maya Angelou Community at home to the tune of 62-27. The victory was just what Diego Rivera needed coming off of a 85-38 defeat in their prior contest.
Diego Rivera's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Cameron Cole led the charge by scoring 20 points. Another player making a difference was Cristopher Zamora, who scored 15 points.
Jefferson's loss was their tenth straight on the road, which bumped their record down to 0-8. As for Diego Rivera, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Jefferson was dealt a bruising 61-22 defeat at the hands of Diego Rivera in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Will Jefferson have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
