Jefferson Academy came into Thursday's matchup having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against the Platte Canyon Huskies on Thursday as the Jefferson Academy Jaguars made off with a 65-42 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Jaguars have posted since December 21, 2024.
Josh Neely
| 02/27/25 vs Platte Canyon | 19 |
| 02/25/25 @ Elizabeth | 15 |
| 02/20/25 @ Peak to Peak | 25 |
| 02/18/25 vs Forge Christian | 25 |
| 02/13/25 @ Prospect Ridge Academy | 18 |
| + 4 more games |
Jefferson Academy was led to victory by Jimeto Orji and Josh Neely. Orji dropped a double-double with 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Neely shot 47% from the field en route to 19 points along with five assists and five steals. Neely's evening made it nine games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Prevost, who posted 11 points and three steals.
They weren't the only ones working in the assist department: Jefferson Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. They are 12-4 when they've passed the ball that well.
Jefferson Academy's win bumped their record up to 14-8. As for Platte Canyon, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season.
Jefferson Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 53-42 defeat against Middle Park on the 28th. As for Platte Canyon, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 66-28 loss against The Academy on the 28th.
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