If Jefferson Academy was riding high fresh off their 65-42 takedown of Platte Canyon last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Jefferson Academy Jaguars fell 53-42 to the Middle Park Panthers on Friday. The matchup marked the Jaguars' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Jimeto Orji
| 02/28/25 vs Middle Park | 15 |
| 02/27/25 vs Platte Canyon | 24 |
| 02/18/25 vs Forge Christian | 18 |
| 02/13/25 @ Prospect Ridge Academy | 19 |
Jefferson Academy's loss came despite strong showings from Jimeto Orji and Josh Neely. Orji shot 56% from the field en route to 15 points and six boards, while Neely posted 11 points and six rebounds. Orji has been hot recently, having posted 15 or more points the last four times he's played.
Middle Park's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Joey Gagnon, who had 13 points in addition to eight boards and five assists. Weston Wiedel was another key player, going 5-for-8 on his way to 10 points and four steals.
Jefferson Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-9 record this season. The victory was the seventh in a row for Middle Park, bringing their record for this year to 18-4.
Jefferson Academy and Middle Park are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Jefferson Academy will take on DSST: Green Valley Ranch at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Jefferson Academy is facing DSST: Green Valley Ranch at the right time seeing as DSST: Green Valley Ranch is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Middle Park, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Panthers face off against the Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on March 7th. Middle Park will be up against Wiggins' rather soft defense (which has allowed 57.96 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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