THOMAS JEFFERSON BOYS 61, JASPER 30
Thomas Jefferson boys basketball started fast and never looked back in a win over Jasper on Friday.
“The boys did a lot of good things,” Thomas Jefferson coach Chris Myers said to SoMo Sports. “This was our first game since December 13, so we had some rust to knock off for sure. I am proud of the effort the kids had tonight.”
The Cavaliers (7-2) outscored the Eagles 21-6 in the first quarter, and won every quarter after that to build the insurmountable lead up by the final horn.
Drew Goodhope led Thomas Jefferson with a career-high 27 points, including three 3-pointers. Jay Ball had 23 points and 14 rebounds to finish with a double-double. Tyler Brouhard had seven points in the win and Jake Jarrett finished with eight rebounds and four assists.
Jasper was led by Wyatt Cawyer, who finished with 16 points.
Thomas Jefferson takes on Sarcoxie on Monday.
JASPER GIRLS 50, THOMAS JEFFERSON 30
Thomas Jefferson trailed by two at the intermission before Jasper outscored the Cavaliers 30-12 in the second half en route to the win.
Jasper was led in scoring by Crystal Smith’s 20 points, while Mercedez Scott finished with 12. Bailey Adams added six and Shiloh Storm.
Thomas Jefferson was led in scoring by Nico Carlson’s 10 points. Alivia Beard added nine points. Gabbi Hiebert scored five, while Tannah Cassatt, Sarah Mueller and Lannah Grigg finished with two points each.
Thomas Jefferson matches up with Southwest on Tuesday.
