Jefferson is 2-8 against Rockford Auburn since February of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Jefferson J-Hawks will welcome the Rockford Auburn Knights at 6:30 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with seven losses in a row, Jefferson turned things around against Rockford East on Tuesday. They really took it to the E-Rabs for the full four quarters, racking up a 60-14 victory. That looming 60-14 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the J-Hawks yet this season.
Jefferson relied on the efforts of Abbie Bracius, who posted 25 points, and Alanna Morehead, who scored 21 points. That makes it four consecutive games in which Bracius has scored at least a third of Jefferson's points.
Meanwhile, Rockford Auburn waltzed into their game on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Titans 42-40. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Knights have posted against the Titans since February 11, 2021.
Rockford Auburn has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-8 record this season. As for Jefferson, their win ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-24.
Jefferson lost to Rockford Auburn at home by a decisive 64-50 margin in their previous meeting back in January. Will Jefferson 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.
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