Jefferson Area won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Monday. They came up short against the John F. Kennedy Catholic Eagles, falling 62-42. While losing is never fun, the Falcons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 484th, while the Eagles are ranked 84th).
Jefferson Area's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Maylee Pollard-Hanna, who posted eight points and five rebounds.
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Even though they lost, Jefferson Area smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in ten consecutive matches dating back to last season.
John F. Kennedy Catholic got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Didi Ryan out in front who dropped a triple-double on 20 points, ten boards, and 11 steals. Ryan is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least five every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Gianna Pompelia, who had 21 points in addition to six boards and five steals.
Jefferson Area's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for John F. Kennedy Catholic, they pushed their record up to 11-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
It'll be Battle of the Birds when the Jefferson Area Falcons take on the Geneva Eagles at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Jefferson Area is facing Geneva at the right time seeing as Geneva is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for John F. Kennedy Catholic, they will square off against Rootstown at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Rootstown is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 61.7 points per game this season.
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