Mississippi High School Basketball - Jackson Prep holds off Hartfield Academy
February 2, 2024: Jackson, MS 39232 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Jackson Prep Patriots (Jackson, MS) and the visiting Hartfield Academy Hawks (Flowood, MS), saw Jackson Prep's basketball squad hold off Hartfield Academy by a tally of 38-34.
With the victory, Jackson Prep improves its record to 19-10 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Presbyterian Christian (Hattiesburg, MS) to confront the Bobcats in a MAIS 6A District 1 challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Bobcats come into the challenge with a record of 22-8. Presbyterian Christian won 72-42 in their recent league challenge against St. Joseph Catholic (Madison, MS)
Next up, the Hawks confront the Madison-Ridgeland Academy Patriots (Madison, MS) in a MAIS 6A District 1 challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. Hartfield Academy will attempt to improve on its 12-13 season record.