Mississippi High School Basketball - Jackson Academy nudges Presbyterian Christian
January 23, 2024: Hattiesburg, MS 39401 Jackson Academy Raiders (Jackson, MS) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Presbyterian Christian Bobcats (Hattiesburg, MS), 55-53 in a league bout.
With the win, Jackson Academy upgrades its record to 25-1 on the season. The Raiders host Hartfield Academy (Flowood, MS) to clash with the Hawks in a MAIS 6A District 1 bout on Friday, January 26. The Hawks go into the bout with a record of 16-8. Hartfield Academy won 39-35 in their recent league bout against St. Joseph Catholic (Madison, MS)
Next up, the Bobcats clash with the Madison-Ridgeland Academy Patriots (Madison, MS) in a MAIS 6A District 1 bout, on Friday, January 26. Presbyterian Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 21-7 season record. The Patriots go into the bout with a 26-2 record after their 73-59 league win over Jackson Prep (Jackson, MS).