By Jeremy Finch/ Jefferson Jimplecute
Jefferson 45 , New Boston 21
Jefferson’s varsity boys’ basketball squad dispatched New Boston 45-21 on Dec. 5
Jefferson 57 , Mount Vernon 41
On Dec. 7 through Dec. 9 the team was involved in the TMRC Tournament. In game one the Bulldogs beat Mount Vernon 57-41. The game was never close save the 0-0 tie at the beginning as Jefferson led 32-14 at halftime.
Jefferson 49 , Alvarado 42
In the second matchup of the tournament the Bulldogs completed an electric comeback to top Alvarado 49-42. Alvarado has been on a hot streak just like the Bulldogs which made this a solid contest.
The Indians had a commanding 20-8 lead after one quarter of play and looked to walk away with a W, but Jefferson had other plans. The Bulldogs went on a 13-9 run in the second frame to pull within 29-21 at halftime.
A huge 28-13 surge by Jefferson turned the tide and Bulldogs ended the game with a 7-point win.
Sabine 48, Jefferson 43
Sabine gave Jefferson its second loss of the season as the Cardinals won 48-43 in a slugfest.
The Bulldogs were only back 25-23 at the half but a 23-20 run by Sabine in the second half gave the Cardinals the edge.
Jefferson 52, DeKalb 27
On Dec. 9, the Bulldogs crushed DeKalb 52-27. It was a win for the Bulldogs from the get go as Jefferson led 26-5 after quarter one and 37-13 at halftime.
Atlanta 77, Jefferson 69
On Dec. 9, the Bulldogs were in a tight melee with rival Atlanta in a battle of marron and white squads.
The Rabbits won 77-69 in a high scoring affair. Atlanta was up just 11-9 after the first quarter but had a decent 31-20 lead at halftime.
A 16-14 run by the Rabbits in the third stanza gave Atlanta a 47-34 advantage. The Bulldogs scorched the nets for 35 points in the fourth quarter but Atlanta kept pace with 30 points scored to earn the victory. A 35-30 fourth quarter is a game within a game. With the loss it’s only Jefferson’s third of the season.
Jefferson 60, Daingerfield 41
The Bulldogs beat Daingerfield 60-41 on Dec. 12. Jefferson had a 32-22 lead at halftime and went on a 28-19 run in the second half to complete the win.