Jefferson extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 24 on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-8. They were beaten by the Arrupe Jesuit Generals 69-18. The game snapped a strange streak: the last four times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.
Devian Aguirre and Jace Vasquez certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Aguirre posted eight points and three steals, while Vasquez had three points and three steals. Victor Bretado also deserves some recognition as he scored his first point of the season.
As for Arrupe Jesuit, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 38 points or more this season.
Arrupe Jesuit was led to victory by Louie Garcia and Manuel Loya. Garcia shot 50% from the field on his way to 14 points along with five boards and three steals, while Loya went 7-for-8 en route to 16 points. The dominant performance also gave Loya a new career-high in field goal percentage (88%). Another player making a difference was Yahir Pizarro, who put up seven points.
Jefferson has already played their next matchup, a 57-25 defeat against STEM School Highlands Ranch on the 9th. As for Arrupe Jesuit, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 54-44 victory against Platte Canyon on the 13th.
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