Jefferson is on an 11-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Kentlake a 15-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Friday. The Jefferson Raiders will host the Kentlake Falcons at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Jefferson is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They came up short against Auburn Mountainview on Tuesday, falling 80-59. While losing is never fun, the Raiders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Washington basketball rankings (they are ranked 360th, while the Lions are ranked 22nd).
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Israel Meshesha, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 14 boards. Another player making a difference was Khamari Johnson, who posted 24 points and six rebounds.
Meanwhile, Kentlake was beaten by White River 81-40 on Tuesday.
Jefferson's defeat dropped their record down to 0-14. As for Kentlake, their loss dropped their record down to 1-12.
Jefferson lost to Kentlake at home by a decisive 76-57 margin in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will Jefferson have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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