January 16, 2023

TJ snaps skid with win over Charleroi

By Mon Valley Independent

By JEREMY SELLEW

jsellew@yourmvi.com

The Thomas Jefferson girls basketball team snapped a five-game losing streak with a 61-39 win over Charleroi to wrap up the first MVI Girls Shootout Classic at California High School Saturday. “This is a big win today because it’s going to give us some momentum heading back into section play this week,” Jaguars head coach Matt Gould said.

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