A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Tigers face off against the Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Jefferson West has now lost eight straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since January 21.
Last Tuesday, Jefferson West was beaten by Sabetha 70-29. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 272nd, while the Bluejays are ranked 124th).
Meanwhile, Holton played a tough contest on Tuesday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They lost 60-37 to Hiawatha. The Wildcats' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Jefferson West will need to focus on slowing down Bodie Dillon, one of several Holton players who made an impact when they last played. He posted 11 points. Brody Meyer was another key player, putting up eight points.
Even though they lost, Holton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since the start of last season.
Jefferson West's loss dropped their record down to 4-12-1. As for Holton, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-11.
Jefferson West came up short against Holton in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 50-40. Can Jefferson West avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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