The Jefferson Wildcats will face off against the Bluffton Pirates at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Jefferson is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They lost 53-31 to Kalida. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Jefferson has suffered against Kalida since December 30, 2017.
Meanwhile, Bluffton was beaten by Ottoville 64-29 on Saturday. The Pirates have struggled against the Big Green recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Bluffton's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Jefferson, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Everything came up roses for Jefferson against Bluffton in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, as the squad secured a 74-43 victory. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Bluffton's Ayla Grandey, who went 8 of 14 on her way to 21 points. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Jefferson still be able to contain Grandey? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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