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Basketball: Seahawk Varsity Teams Sweep TJ

SLHS boys and girls teams return from break with easy wins against Thomas Jefferson.

The South Lakes varsity basketball teams both earned easy victories against Liberty District opponent Thomas Jefferson on Tuesday.

The boys team defeated TJ   62-48 at home. The Seahawks (6-4, 1-2 in Liberty District) had four players score in double figures --JD Wallace, DJ Christian, Jordan Francis and Mitch Dempster.  The Seahawks led throughout the game but had to withstand several strong runs by TJ (4-7, 0-3)

The Seahawks travel to Fairfax High School on Friday night.

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In girls basketball action, Sasha Sprei had five steals and a career-high eight assists at the Seahawks squashed Thomas Jefferson 80-42.

Overall, the team had 20 steals. Natalie Toma scored a career-high 16 points (8/11 shooting from the floor), and added  five rebounds, two assists, and three steals. 

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Three Seahawks scored in double figures as the team improved to 7-3, 2-1 Liberty. the girls team hosts Fairfax on Friday. TJ's record is now 2-9, 0-3 Liberty.


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