Denver East is 10-0 against Thomas Jefferson since February of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Denver East Angels will be playing at home against the Thomas Jefferson Spartans at 7:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Denver East scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They breezed by Westminster at home to the tune of 90-54. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Denver East as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Maurice Fulcher and Fabian Morris were among the main playmakers for Denver East as the former scored 13 points along with six rebounds and five steals and the latter dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten rebounds. That's the first time this season that Morris pulled down eight or more rebounds. Ehud Tesfoye was another key contributor, scoring 14 points along with two steals.
Thomas Jefferson posted their biggest win yet this season on Tuesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Kennedy 105-61 at home. Given Thomas Jefferson's advantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 67th, while Kennedy is ranked 291st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Denver East now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Thomas Jefferson, their victory bumped their record up to 9-7.
Everything came up roses for Denver East against Thomas Jefferson when the teams last played back in February of 2023 as the squad secured a 90-57 win. Will Denver East repeat their success, or does Thomas Jefferson have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
