Jefferson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 49-46 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hedgesville Eagles. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Hedgesville to victory, but perhaps none more so than Rylee Bodkins, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds. Bodkins is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Jovie Graham, who posted 12 points and six rebounds.
Jefferson's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Hedgesville, they moved to 3-11 with that win, which also ended their ten-game losing streak.
Jefferson and Hedgesville could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps West Virginia Rankings. Jefferson will take on Washington at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday down 45 places (64 vs. 19). Meanwhile, Hedgesville (ranked 88th) will meet Martinsburg (ranked 28th) at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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