Eagle Academy II hadn't beaten Thomas Jefferson Campus on the road since February 6, 2020 but that history sure didn't bother them on Saturday. The Eagle strolled past the Orange Wave with points to spare, taking the game 79-65. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Eagle's considerable advantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 34th, while the Orange Wave are ranked 93rd).
Eagle Academy II was led to victory by Jayden Howard and Lee Robinson. Howard posted 27 points, while Robinson earned 25 points. Dylan Leon was another key player, putting up 12 points.
Despite the loss, Thomas Jefferson Campus still got an impressive performance from Richard Jackson Jr., who put up 20 points. The matchup was Jackson Jr.'s fourth in a row with at least 20 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kenny Moore Jr, who had 11 points.
Eagle
| 12/20/25 @ Thomas Jefferson Campus | 79-65 |
| 12/18/25 vs Erasmus Hall | 73-32 |
| 12/16/25 @ Brooklyn Collegiate | 67-46 |
| 12/13/25 vs Inglewood | 97-86 |
The win (which was Eagle Academy II's fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-2. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 79.0 points over those games. As for Thomas Jefferson Campus, their defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 5-1 and their overall record down to 6-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eagle Academy II will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Canarsie at 5:00 p.m. on January 6, 2026. As for Thomas Jefferson Campus, they will be home for the holidays to greet Cardinal Hayes at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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