Jackson Prep Patriots (Jackson, MS) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host St. Joseph Catholic Bruins (Madison, MS), 62-40 in a league bout.

With the win, Jackson Prep upgrades its record to 17-10 on the season. The Patriots host Jackson Academy (Jackson, MS) to clash with the Raiders in a MAIS 6A District 1 bout on Tuesday, January 30. The Raiders go into the bout with a record of 13-13. Jackson Academy lost 30-17 in their recent league bout against Hartfield Academy (Flowood, MS)

Next up, the Bruins clash with the Presbyterian Christian Bobcats (Hattiesburg, MS) in a MAIS 6A District 1 bout, on Friday, February 2. St. Joseph Catholic will attempt to upgrade on its 5-12 season record.