You can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Jerome's strategy against Wood River on Wednesday. The Jerome Tigers blew past the Wood River Wolverines 71-47. That 24 point margin sets a new team best for the Tigers this season.
When it comes to explaining why Wood River lost, don't look at Tony Ambriz. Despite the final result, he posted 26 points. Those 26 points gave Ambriz a new career-high. Eli Edwards was another key player, putting up 11 points.
Jerome's win bumped their record up to 6-9. As for Wood River, they are on a 13-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-15.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Jerome Tigers duke it out with the Burley Bobcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Wood River, they will be playing at home against Twin Falls at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Twin Falls will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Wood River surely won't give up without a fight.
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