Jefferson and Belvidere are an even 5-5 against one another since February of 2022, but not for long. The J-Hawks will take on the Bucs in a tournament on Monday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Jefferson saw some tournament action on Friday. They took a 56-51 hit to the loss column at the hands of Woodstock North.
Abbie Bracius
| 11/21/25 vs Woodstock North | 21 |
| 11/20/25 @ Wauconda | 19 |
| 02/11/25 vs Belvidere North | 19 |
| 02/07/25 vs Rockford Auburn | 18 |
| 02/04/25 @ Rockford East | 25 |
| + 2 more games |
Despite the loss, Jefferson had strong showings from Alanna Morehead, who posted 26 points, and Abbie Bracius, who put up 21 points. The contest was Bracius' seventh in a row with at least 18 points.
Meanwhile, Belvidere was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a blow against Wauconda, falling 65-21. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Bucs have suffered against the Bulldogs since November 22, 2019.
Jefferson's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Belvidere, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
Jefferson couldn't quite get it done against Belvidere when the teams last played back in January as they fell 61-52. Thankfully for the J-Hawks, Emma Pierson (who went 13-for-23 to rack up 29 points along with seven boards and six assists) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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