Jackson Prep Patriots (Jackson, MS) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting St. Joseph Catholic Bruins (Madison, MS), 56-37 in a league match.

With the victory, Jackson Prep advances its record to 20-4 on the year. The Patriots travel to Jackson Academy (Jackson, MS) to encounter the Raiders in a MAIS 6A District 1 challenge on Tuesday, January 28. The Raiders come into the challenge with a record of 17-4. Jackson Academy won 59-53 in their recent league challenge against Hartfield Academy (Flowood, MS)

In their next game, the Bruins encounter the Greenville Christian Saints (Greenville, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 24. St. Joseph Catholic will attempt to improve on its 21-5 season record. The Saints come into the challenge with a 9-6 record after their 54-34 league win over Delta Streets Academy (Greenwood, MS).