The Jefferson Academy Jaguars will face off against the DSST: Green Valley Ranch Raptors at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
It was a proper cat-fight when Jefferson Academy challenged Middle Park on Friday. Jefferson Academy took a 53-42 hit to the loss column at the hands of Middle Park. The matchup marked the Jaguars' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Jimeto Orji
| 02/28/25 vs Middle Park | 15 |
| 02/27/25 vs Platte Canyon | 24 |
| 02/18/25 vs Forge Christian | 18 |
| 02/13/25 @ Prospect Ridge Academy | 19 |
Jefferson Academy's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Jimeto Orji, who went 5-for-9 en route to 15 points and six boards, and Josh Neely, who posted 11 points and six rebounds. Orji's evening made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points.
Meanwhile, DSST: Green Valley Ranch was not able to break out of their rough patch last Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 45-41 heartbreaker at the hands of Denver West.
Jefferson Academy will have to contain Tong Bot as he made an impact in DSST: Green Valley Ranch's last game. He scored 12 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Skyyaire Russell, who put up six points.
DSST: Green Valley Ranch's loss dropped their record down to 15-8. As for Jefferson Academy, they dropped their record down to 14-9 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Jefferson Academy might still be hurting after the 64-38 loss they got from DSST: Green Valley Ranch in their previous meeting back in December of 2015. Can Jefferson Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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