Jackson Academy Raiders (Jackson, MS) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Jackson Prep Patriots (Jackson, MS), 61-54 in a league match.

With the victory, Jackson Academy advances its record to 18-4 on the year. The Raiders host Madison-Ridgeland Academy (Madison, MS) to face the Patriots in a MAIS 6A District 1 match on Thursday, January 30. The Patriots enter the match with a record of 16-10. Madison-Ridgeland Academy won 64-45 in their recent league match against St. Joseph Catholic (Madison, MS)

The Patriots now own a 20-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hartfield Academy for a MAIS 6A District 1 match on Friday, January 31. Jackson Prep will face a Hawks squad coming off a 58-53 league win over Presbyterian Christian (Hattiesburg, MS). The Hawks record now stands at 18-4.