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PREP HOOPS: Thomas Jefferson girls earn first win; TJ boys fall to Lockwood

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SoMo Sports staff reports

THOMAS JEFFERSON GIRLS 45, LOCKWOOD 27

The Thomas Jefferson girls basketball team earned its first win of the season after building a lead in the second quarter over Lockwood and adding on throughout the final horn. 

Thomas Jefferson and Lockwood were tied at 10 after the first quarter before the Cavaliers outscored Lockwood 16-7 in the second period to take a nine-point lead into the intermission. Thomas Jefferson added to its lead down the stretch in the final two quarters.

Gabbi Hiebert scored a career-high 22 points, including three 3-pointers, to lead Thomas Jefferson in scoring. Alivia Beard added seven points, while Lannah Grigg scored five.

Gatlyn Clawson finished with nine points, including a 3-pointer, to lead Lockwood.

 

LOCKWOOD BOYS 65, THOMAS JEFFERSON 48

Lockwood (6-2) built a three-point lead by the end of the first quarter and never relinquished it on the way to a win over Thomas Jefferson. 

Lockwood took a six-point lead into the half and outscored the Cavaliers by 11 in the second half.

“We just got out-executed tonight,” Thomas Jefferson coach Chris Myers said. “Hats off to Lockwood and Coach Baker, they played a great game. We look forward to possibly getting another crack at them later on in districts.”

Caden Myers led Thomas Jefferson with 20 points, including four 3-pointers. Tyler Brouhard added 13 points, while Jay Ball finished with eight points and 10 rebounds. Drew Goodhope added five points.

Lockwood was led in scoring by Kane Cooper and Conner Lewandowski, who each scored 18 points. Elijah Kerr finished with nine points. 

 

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