Basketball Recap: Aaron Richardson's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Jefferson RISE Charter over Thomas Jefferson

Jefferson RISE Charter was the 60-49 winner over Thomas Jefferson when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. Jefferson RISE Charter took a 74-56 bruising from Thomas Jefferson on Thursday. While losing is never fun, Jefferson RISE Charter can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Louisiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 312th, while Thomas Jefferson is ranked 135th).

Jefferson RISE Charter's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aaron Richardson, who shot 55% from the field to rack up 20 points. The contest was Richardson's ninth in a row with at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Avan Richardson, who went 5-for-10 en route to 14 points.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Thomas Jefferson to victory, but perhaps none more so than Talen Paige, who shot 78% from the field on his way to 20 points along with five rebounds and four steals. What's more, Paige also posted a 50% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's achieved since back in November of 2024. Rashad Stevenson was another key player, dropping a double-double with 19 points and 18 boards.

Jefferson RISE Charter's loss dropped their record down to 13-20. As for Thomas Jefferson, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 13 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-8 record this season.

Jefferson RISE Charter does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Thomas Jefferson, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 72-63 win against North Caddo on the 28th.