James Irwin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 61-55 heartbreaker at the hands of the Rye Thunderbolts. The Jaguars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Thunderbolts apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Jace Remo and Jonathan Kimble certainly did their best on Wednesday to avoid the loss. Remo posted 23 points, while Kimble dropped a double-double with 16 points and ten boards. Remo continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jaiden Davis, who earned ten points and five rebounds.
Rye's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Isaiah Guzman led the charge by putting up 28 points. Guzman has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last five times he's played. Axton Ehrlich was another key player, dropping a double-double with 12 points and 11 boards.
James Irwin's loss dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Rye, their win bumped their record up to 7-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. James Irwin will challenge Liberty Tree Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Rye, they will face off against The Vanguard School at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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