Taft and Aiken are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2019, but not for long. The Senators will welcome the Falcons at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with seven defeats in a row, Taft turned things around against Holmes on Saturday. They enjoyed a cozy 51-36 victory over the Bulldogs. The win was all the more spectacular given the Senators' disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 763rd in Ohio, while the Bulldogs are ranked 218th in Kentucky).
Ja'Kyra Thompson
| 02/07/26 vs Holmes | 8 |
| 02/04/26 @ Aiken | 6 |
| 01/10/26 vs Stivers School for the Arts | 6 |
| 01/24/26 vs Gamble Montessori | 5 |
| 01/16/26 @ DePaul Cristo Rey | 5 |
Taft's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ja'Kyra Thompson, who posted 16 points in addition to eight rebounds and four steals. Those eight boards gave Thompson a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kennedy Flagg, who put up 13 points and seven steals.
Taft smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 25 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in nine consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter and that's exactly how it played out for Aiken on Monday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew Varsity Opponent out of the water with a 66-22 final score. The Falcons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten games by 20 points or more this season.
Taft picked up their first home win, bumping their record up to 2-19. As for Aiken, their victory bumped their record up to 15-5.
Taft might still be hurting after the 64-38 loss they got from Aiken when the teams last played on Wednesday. Will the Senators have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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