Eagle Ridge Academy was the 42-39 winner over Jefferson Academy when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Eagle Ridge Academy Warriors came up short against the Jefferson Academy Jaguars on Friday, falling 56-34. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Warriors have suffered against the Jaguars since December 10, 2019.
Jefferson Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Josh Neely out in front who posted 21 points and four steals. Jimeto Orji was another key player, going 7 for 13 en route to 16 points along with eight boards and five assists.
Eagle Ridge Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season. As for Jefferson Academy, they pushed their record up to 12-2 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home.
Eagle Ridge Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 68-52 loss against Valley on the 1st. As for Jefferson Academy, they will challenge Denver Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Jefferson Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 62 points per game this season.
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