Jacksonville needed a changed in momentum after dropping three straight games and they got it from Amaree Burries. The Jacksonville Crimsons sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 59-56 victory over the Jersey Panthers on Monday thanks in part to Burries, who went 9 for 14 on his way to 24 points and six boards. He continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played.
| 01/20/25 @ Jersey | 12 |
| 01/17/25 @ Normal University | 9 |
| 12/28/24 vs Comer | 3 |
| 12/17/24 vs Civic Memorial | 3 |
| 11/30/24 vs Glenwood | 3 |
Wyatt Moore was another key player, putting up 12 points. Those 12 points gave him a new career-high.
Jersey's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaxon Brunaugh, who almost dropped a double-double on 22 points and nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was John Paul Vogel, who went 6 of 8 en route to 12 points and eight boards.
Jacksonville's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-13. As for Jersey, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.
Jacksonville will be taking part in a tournament against Cahokia at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Jersey, they will take on Granite City in a tournament on Wednesday.
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