Kent Denver entered their tilt with Jefferson Academy on Thursday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They really took it to the Jefferson Academy Jaguars for the full four quarters, racking up a 100-72 victory. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 57-35.
Kent Denver was led to victory by Caleb Fay and Elvis Lloyd. Fay went 14 of 23 en route to 33 points and six boards, while Lloyd went 10 for 14 on his way to 22 points in addition to seven assists and five rebounds. That's the most assists Lloyd has posted since back in February of 2024. Gil Schayes was another key player, going 5 of 10 on his way to 14 points along with eight rebounds and three blocks.
Kent Denver smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 15 offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
Despite the loss, Jefferson Academy had strong showings from Jimeto Orji, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 12 boards, and Josh Neely, who went 7 for 9 from beyond the arc en route to 28 points. Orji is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 20 or more in the last six games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Prevost, who posted seven points in addition to six rebounds and five assists.
Sun Devils
| 01/16/25 vs Jefferson Academy | 100-72 |
| 01/15/25 vs The Academy | 100-59 |
| 01/07/25 vs Douglas County | 89-50 |
| 12/19/24 vs DSST: Conservatory Green | 92-60 |
| 12/07/24 vs DSST: Montview | 96-66 |
| + 10 more games |
Kent Denver's win was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 91.5 points per game. As for Jefferson Academy, with the defeat, they broke their six-game winning streak and moved their record to 8-2.
Kent Denver didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 65-46 loss against Resurrection Christian on the 18th. As for Jefferson Academy, they will take on Stargate School at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Stargate School knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past nine games -- so hopefully Jefferson Academy likes a good challenge.
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