Georgia High School Basketball - Jackson nips Mary Persons
January 21, 2023: Jackson, GA 30233 Jackson Red Devils (Jackson, GA) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Mary Persons Bulldogs (Forsyth, GA), 48-41 in a league bout.
With the victory, Jackson upgrades its record to 8-9 on the campaign. The Red Devils travel to Pike County (Zebulon, GA) to play the Pirates in a AAA Region 2 bout on Tuesday, January 24. The Pirates come into the bout with a record of 3-13. Pike County lost 79-24 in their recent league bout against Upson-Lee (Thomaston, GA)
Next up, the Bulldogs play the Peach County Trojans (Fort Valley, GA) in a AAA Region 2 bout, on Tuesday, January 24. Mary Persons will attempt to upgrade on its 17-2 season record. The Trojans come into the bout with a 13-5 record after their 56-40 league win over Jackson (Jackson, GA).