The Jefferson Academy Jaguars can now show off ten landslide victories after their most recent match on Friday. They really took it to Eagle Ridge Academy for the full four quarters, racking up a 46-16 victory at home. The win was just what Jefferson Academy needed coming off of a 54-34 defeat in their prior match.
Jefferson Academy was led to victory by Sofia Pathak and Elsa Nygren. Pathak scored ten points, while Nygren scored eight points along with eight rebounds and two blocks. Avah Berlin was another key contributor, scoring three points along with 11 rebounds and three blocks.
Eagle Ridge Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Carole Tamburino, who scored five points along with 16 rebounds and two steals. Tamburino hasn't dropped below ten rebounds for 20 straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaz Greenwood, who scored four points along with six steals.
Even though they lost, Eagle Ridge Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Jefferson Academy only pulled down 12 offensive rebounds.
Jefferson Academy's win bumped their record up to 15-8. As for Eagle Ridge Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 12 of their last 14 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-14 record this season.
Jefferson Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Eagle Ridge Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Peak to Peak at 2:30 p.m. on February 17th. Peak to Peak is coming into the contest with five straight wins on the road, so Eagle Ridge Academy is out to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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