Jackson Prep Patriots (Jackson, MS) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Presbyterian Christian Bobcats (Hattiesburg, MS), 45-43 in a league match.

With the victory, Jackson Prep advances its record to 19-4 on the year. The Patriots host Madison-Ridgeland Academy (Madison, MS) to battle the Patriots in a MAIS 6A District 1 contest on Tuesday, January 21. The Patriots come into the contest with a record of 12-9. Madison-Ridgeland Academy lost 51-39 in their recent league contest against Hartfield Academy (Flowood, MS)

In their next game, the Bobcats battle the Jackson Academy Raiders (Jackson, MS) in a MAIS 6A District 1 match, on Monday, January 20. Presbyterian Christian will attempt to advance on its 16-8 season record. The Raiders enter the match with a 15-4 record after their 60-56 league win over St. Joseph Catholic (Madison, MS).