The Jefferson Independent Day Cavaliers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their eighth straight loss. They took a 45-32 hit to the loss column at the hands of Sheldon. Jefferson Independent Day found out winning isn't easy when you're outrebounded 13 to 3 on offense.
Jefferson Independent Day lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Kohl Thurman, who scored 14 points along with five rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Thurman has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethan Renger, who scored ten points along with eight rebounds.
Sheldon found their leader in underclassman Aiden Bogart, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and 15 rebounds. Bogart hasn't dropped below 15 points for three straight games. Aiden Ellifrits was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with eight rebounds and six assists.
Jefferson Independent Day has fallen quite a ways from their 21-7 record last season and are now at 2-13. As for Sheldon, their victory bumped their record up to 9-6.
Jefferson Independent Day won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Pierce City at 6:45 p.m. on January 19th. As for Sheldon, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Northeast at 7:00 p.m. on January 19th.
