Jefferson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their 12th straight loss. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 49-43 heartbreaker at the hands of the Highland Park Giants. While losing is never fun, the J-Hawks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 515th, while the Giants are ranked 184th).
Several J-Hawks players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Abbie Bracius, who posted 14 points. Alanna Morehead was another key player, putting up 15 points.
Jefferson's defeat dropped their record down to 2-17. As for Highland Park, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season.
Jefferson wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 38-35 win against Wheeling on the 18th. Highland Park has also already played their next contest, a 45-35 victory against Johnsburg on the 18th.
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