The Jackson-Reed Tigers and the Gonzaga Eagles (ranked 69 and seven in the MaxPreps national rankings respectively) squared off in a high-profile match. Jackson-Reed took a 55-48 hit to the loss column at the hands of Gonzaga on Sunday. Jackson-Reed's defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
When it comes to explaining why Jackson-Reed lost, one person who can't be blamed is Scottie Hubbard . Despite the final result, he scored 13 points along with five rebounds. Josiah Massaqoui was another key contributor, scoring 12 points.
Jackson-Reed's loss ended a ten-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 4-1. As for Gonzaga, their victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jackson-Reed won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Ballou at 7:30 p.m. on December 11th. As for Gonzaga, they will be playing in front of their home fans against St. John's at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in District of Columbia (St. John's is ranked sixth, while Gonzaga is ranked first).
