James Irwin had lost four straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 3-15 to make it five. They had to suffer through a 68-36 loss at the hands of the Village Mountaineers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Jaguars of the 66-31 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2025.
Jonathan Kimble
| 01/31/26 @ Ellicott | 6 |
| 02/20/26 @ Village | 5 |
| 12/15/25 @ Kiowa | 5 |
| 12/12/25 @ Widefield | 4 |
| 02/14/26 vs Banning Lewis Academy | 3 |
| + 11 more games |
Several Jaguars players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jonathan Kimble, who posted eight points in addition to 17 rebounds and five blocks. Kimble is becoming a predictor of James Irwin's success: when he posts at least five blocks the team is 2-1 (and 1-14 when he doesn't). Kiyan Ardoin was another key player, putting up seven points and six steals.
As for Village, their record now sits at 7-14. That looming 68-36 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
James Driggers was his usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double with 39 points and nine boards. Those 39 points gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Caleb Heath, who scored 15 points and five steals.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. James Irwin will challenge Thomas MacLaren School at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. The Highlanders have been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Village, they will take on Lincoln at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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