Jackson Christian Eagles (Jackson, TN) followers went home content Tuesday as they observed their basketball team nudge the visiting Sacred Heart of Jesus Knights (Jackson, TN), 57-53 in a league game.

In their next game, the Eagles face the Tipton-Rosemark Academy Rebels (Millington, TN) in a Division II-A West District 5 game, on Friday, February 2. Jackson Christian will attempt to move on its 12-7 season record.

With the defeat, Sacred Heart of Jesus moves to 10-10 on the year. The Knights host University School of Jackson (Jackson, TN) to face the Bruins in a Division II-A West District 5 game on Friday, February 2. The Bruins enter the game with a record of 20-4. University School of Jackson won 53-30 in their recent league game against Fayette Academy (Somerville, TN)