Jefferson hasn't had much luck against Grandview recently, but that could start to change on Monday. It'll be a Battle of the Birds when the Jefferson Blue Jays challenge the Grandview Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Grandview took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Jefferson, who comes in off a win.
Jefferson is headed into the game having just posted their biggest win since December 27, 2024 on Thursday. They blew past Kingston, posting a 69-10 victory. Given the Blue Jays' advantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 213th, while the Cougars are ranked 544th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Grandview came up short against Viburnum on Friday and fell 45-35.
Jefferson pushed their record up to 11-9 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.3 points per game. As for Grandview, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Jefferson against Grandview in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, as the team secured a 66-20 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Jefferson since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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