Mississippi High School Basketball - Jackson Academy triumphant over Starkville Academy
January 18, 2025: Starkville, MS 39759
The crowd at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Jackson Academy Raiders (Jackson, MS) and the host Starkville Academy Volunteers (Starkville, MS), observed Jackson Academy's basketball team overwhelm Starkville Academy by a score of 38-15.
The Raiders (16-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Presbyterian Christian (Hattiesburg, MS). The Bobcats come into the MAIS 6A District 1 challenge with a 16-7 record. In their last challenge, Presbyterian Christian was routed by Jackson Prep (Jackson, MS), 38-31, in a league challenge.
In their next game, the Volunteers encounter the Bayou Academy Colts (Cleveland, MS) in a MAIS 5A District 1 challenge, on Tuesday, January 21. Starkville Academy will attempt to improve on its 13-8 season record.
