Verona is 7-2 against Jefferson Independent Day since January of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Verona Wildcats will be playing at home against the Jefferson Independent Day Cavaliers at 6:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Friday, Verona came up short against Exeter and fell 69-60.
Meanwhile, Jefferson Independent Day took their game on the road on Thursday with ease, bagging a 56-25 victory over Exeter. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Jefferson Independent Day.
Jefferson Independent Day's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Gabbi Hiebert led the charge by dropping a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds. Hiebert hasn't dropped below 16 points for five straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Lannah Grigg, who almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds.
Verona's defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Jefferson Independent Day, their victory bumped their record up to 13-9.
Verona lost to Jefferson Independent Day at home by a decisive 61-42 margin in their previous meeting back in February of 2023. Will Verona have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.