While Kent Denver's win against Jefferson Academy wasn't quite the blowout they won the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Kent Denver Sun Devils sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 35-33 victory over the Jefferson Academy Jaguars on Thursday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Sun Devils also won the last time the pair played back in February of 2024.
Kent Denver's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kara Fitzpatrick led the charge by putting up 12 points and five rebounds. Fitzpatrick continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Austin Duncan was another key player, earning eight points along with 11 boards and five steals.
When it comes to explaining why Jefferson Academy lost, don't look at Elsa Nygren. Despite the final result, she posted six points and 13 rebounds. That's the most boards Nygren has posted since back in February of 2024.
Sun Devils
| 01/16/25 vs Jefferson Academy | 35-33 |
| 01/15/25 vs The Academy | 69-26 |
The win made it two in a row for Kent Denver and bumps their season record up to 5-9. As for Jefferson Academy, they moved to 7-3 with that loss, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Kent Denver wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 70-41 victory against Eagle Ridge Academy on the 21st. As for Jefferson Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 60-17 win against Stargate School on the 21st.
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