Jefferson Independent Day is on a three-game streak of home losses, Sheldon a seven-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Friday. The Jefferson Independent Day Cavaliers just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Sheldon Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Jefferson Independent Day is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.1 points per game this season.
Jefferson Independent Day is headed into the matchup having just posted their biggest win since November 25, 2024 on Thursday. They put the hurt on Wheaton with a sharp 70-47 victory. With the Cavaliers ahead 43-22 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Jefferson Independent Day found their leader in sophomore Jack Twiss, who went 12 of 20 en route to 30 points in addition to six assists and five rebounds. That makes it three consecutive games in which Twiss has scored at least a third of Jefferson Independent Day's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Will Twiss, who posted 13 points along with seven boards and seven steals.
Meanwhile, Sheldon had to suffer through a 59-14 loss at the hands of McAuley Catholic. The contest marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Jefferson Independent Day now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Sheldon, their loss dropped their record down to 0-9.
Jefferson Independent Day came up short against Sheldon in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, falling 45-32. Will Jefferson Independent Day have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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