The Jefferson Panthers will challenge Whitehall/Harrison/Willow Creek at 7:30  p.m.  on Thursday. Jefferson knows how to get  points on the board -- the  team has finished with 55 points or more in their past five matchups -- so hopefully Whitehall/Harrison/Willow Creek likes a good challenge.
Last Friday, Jefferson was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap  as they fell  63-58 to Lone Peak. The  contest marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring  game so far this season.
| 01/03/25 @ Lone Peak | 16 | 
| 12/20/24 @ Manhattan | 18 | 
| 12/17/24 vs Three Forks | 16 | 
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from  Wyatt Geier, who  went 7 for 13  on his way to 16  points and eight  rebounds. His evening made it three games in a row in which  he has scored at least ten points.  Tyler Frydenlund was another key player,  going 5 of 11  on his way to 12  points and eight  rebounds.
 Even though they lost, Jefferson  smashed the offensive glass and  finished the game with ten  offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now  pulled down at least nine  offensive rebounds in seven consecutive  matches  dating back to last season.
 Meanwhile, Whitehall/Harrison/Willow Creek was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap  back in December of 2024 as they fell  55-51 to Shields Valley. Whitehall/Harrison/Willow Creek has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
 Whitehall/Harrison/Willow Creek's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Jefferson, they now  have a losing record at 2-3.
 Jefferson strolled past Whitehall/Harrison/Willow Creek in their previous matchup  back in January of 2023 by a score of  58-43. Does  Jefferson have another victory up their sleeve, or will Whitehall/Harrison/Willow Creek turn the tables on them?  We'll have the answer soon enough.
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