Jackson-Milton had lost seven straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 2-13 to make it eight. They had to suffer through a 74-24 loss at the hands of the McDonald Blue Devils. The Bluejays were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 44-14.
As for McDonald, the win keeps them at an undefeated 16-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 61.8 points this season.
McDonald got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Joey Cappuzzello out in front who went 5-for-8 on his way to 12 points along with eight rebounds and three blocks. What's more, Cappuzzello also posted a 67% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's achieved since back in January of 2025. Brenden Emerick was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with 14 points and nine boards.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Jackson-Milton will face off against rival Lowellville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, McDonald is set to challenge their familiar foe Memorial at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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