The Verona Wildcats can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They took their match at home with ease, bagging a 70-41 win over Jefferson Independent Day. This was payback for Verona, who suffered a 75-52 loss the last time these two teams met.
Jefferson Independent Day's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ethan Renger, who scored 12 points along with five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Kohl Thurman, who scored ten points along with seven rebounds.
Verona's win bumped their record up to 6-16. As for Jefferson Independent Day, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 16 of their last 17 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-21 record this season.
Verona will be playing in front of their home fans against Golden City at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Verona is facing Golden City at the right time seeing as Golden City is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Jefferson Independent Day, they will head out on the road to challenge McAuley Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Jefferson Independent Day has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.
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