Mississippi High School Basketball - Jackson Prep holds off Presbyterian Christian
January 14, 2022: Jackson, MS 39232 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Jackson Prep Patriots (Jackson, MS) and the visiting Presbyterian Christian Bobcats (Hattiesburg, MS), saw Jackson Prep's basketball squad hold off Presbyterian Christian by a tally of 39-35.
With the victory, Jackson Prep improves its record to 23-2 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Hartfield Academy (Flowood, MS) to confront the Hawks in a MAIS 6A District 1 challenge on Tuesday, January 18. The Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 20-3. Hartfield Academy won 61-37 in their recent non-league challenge against Callaway (Jackson, MS)
Next up, the Bobcats confront the Columbia Academy Cougars (Columbia, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 15. Presbyterian Christian will attempt to improve on its 21-4 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 2-8 record after their 59-21 league loss to Brookhaven Academy (Brookhaven, MS).