Jordan extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 7-13. They were dealt an 80-50 loss at the hands of the East Leopards. While losing is never fun, the Beetdiggers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Utah basketball rankings (they are ranked 94th, while the Leopards are ranked 33rd).
Jordan lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Holden Warnick, who posted 14 points and seven rebounds. Jude Jacobson was another key player, putting up nine points and five boards.
As for East, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-6. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead East to victory, but perhaps none more so than Quinn McCallum, who shot 67% from the field on his way to 18 points and three steals. McCallum continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Oscar Keegan, who went 8-for-15 en route to 24 points and six rebounds.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Jordan is set to square off against their familiar foe Judge Memorial Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, East will face off against rival Cottonwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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