Jaguars Thump Watertown-Mayer 74-55, Advance to 5AA Semifinals on March 4
By Tracy Helgerson
The Jordan Jaguars came ready to play Saturday night. The Jaguars were the better team and led the whole game. With the win, No. 3 Jordan will play No. 2 Minneapolis North at 6:00 PM on March 4 at Minnehaha Academy. Back in November, the Jaguars defeated Minneapolis North 44-40.
Jordan 74, Watertown-Mayer 55
Off the tip, Savi Borowicz swished a three-pointer. The Jaguars were lights out, making six of 14 baskets from behind the three-point arc. Borowicz connected on four three-pointers, while Tessa Cook made two. Jordan took a 3-0 lead and never relinquished it. The Jaguars fought off Watertown-Mayer’s runs to take a 36-25 lead into halftime. Borowicz led Jordan with 12 points, and Olivia Fynboh chipped in 11.
The second half was much the same. Great team defense and efficient offense fueled a 21-7 run midway through the half, extending Jordan’s lead to 63-40—the largest of the game. Coach Johnson was able to get all his players into the game as Jordan cruised to a 74-55 victory over the Royals.
Offensively, the Jaguars shot 38% and recorded 19 assists. Defensively, they outrebounded the Royals 52-35 and forced 14 turnovers.
The following players contributed to the win:
Savi Borowicz - 26 points, including eight three-pointers, seven rebounds, five assists
Olivia Fynboh - 16 points, six rebounds
Jordan Staloch - 10 points, 14 rebounds
Lydia Hagen - 7 points, six assists, five rebounds
Upcoming Section 5AA Semifinals
The Section 5AA semifinals feature the top four teams competing against each other. The first game at 4:00 PM will be No. 1 Providence Academy against No. 4 Maranatha Christian. The second game will be No. 2 Minneapolis North versus No. 3 Jordan at 6:00 PM. Both games will be played at Minnehaha Academy on March 4.