The Sheridan Rams will challenge the Jefferson Saints at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
Sheridan is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Bruce Randolph on Thursday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Sheridan was beaten by Bruce Randolph 76-39. The Rams were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 46-20.
Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Jefferson on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew STEM School Highlands Ranch out of the water with a 49-6 final score. The Saints have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three contests by 30 points or more this season.
Jefferson's win came from a few key players Sheridan will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was T Nutter, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 17 boards. Nutter is crushing it when it comes to boards: she's pulled down at least 13 every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Meadow Mondragon, who went 6 of 10 on her way to 15 points in addition to seven assists and four steals.
Jefferson smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive board total in three consecutive matchups.
Sheridan's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Jefferson, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Sheridan was taken down by Jefferson 57-22 in their previous meeting back in February of 2023. Thankfully for Sheridan, Layshya Guzman (who posted 26 points) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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