After a string of three wins, the Thomas Jefferson Vikings's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They took a 57-47 hit to the loss column at the hands of Godwin. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Thomas Jefferson in their matchups with Godwin: they've now lost four in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Thomas Jefferson lost, one person who can't be blamed is Avner Polsky. Despite the final result, he scored 15 points. That's the first time this season that Polsky scored 15 or more points. Torel Clark was another key contributor, scoring ten points.
Thomas Jefferson's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Godwin, they pushed their record up to 6-2 with that victory, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
Thomas Jefferson will take on Hopewell at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. Hopewell presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Thomas Jefferson in Virginia (Hopewell is ranked 78th, while Thomas Jefferson is ranked 219th). Godwin will finish 2023 at home by hosting Western Branch at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
