The Jackson Academy Raiders basketball squad (Jackson, MS), was outscored 63-49 in Friday's league battle with the host Jackson Prep Patriots (Jackson, MS)

With the victory, Jackson Prep advances its record to 17-3 on the year. The Patriots host Hartfield Academy (Flowood, MS) to meet the Hawks in a MAIS 6A District 1 battle on Tuesday, January 14. The Hawks enter the battle with a record of 14-3. Hartfield Academy won 56-33 in their recent league battle against Presbyterian Christian (Hattiesburg, MS)

The Raiders now own a 13-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Madison-Ridgeland Academy for a MAIS 6A District 1 battle on Tuesday, January 14. Jackson Academy will meet a Patriots squad coming off a 44-41 league loss to St. Joseph Catholic (Madison, MS). The Patriots record now stands at 12-7.