Girls Fall to Jefferson, Face Same Team in Playoffs Next Week

Posted on: February 16, 2024

Jefferson beat Whitewater 46-41 in a Rock Valley Conference girls’ basketball game on Thursday, February 15. The two teams will play again in round 2 of the WIAA tournament next Friday night at Whitewater.

Danielle DePorter

Jefferson jumped out to a 9-0 lead and a 14-4 lead before Whitewater closed the half on a 9-1 run to cut the lead to two. The game went back and forth in the second half, but Jefferson was able to pull it out in the end.

Whitewater will host Jefferson on Friday, February 23 at 7:00 p.m. in round 2 of the WIAA tournament. The winner will play Saturday night against an opponent to be determined.

Article Submitted by Mike Dowden
Whitewater High School Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
dowmi01@wwusd.org
Photo Courtesy of Peter and Bob Mischka

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