Jackson Academy Raiders (Jackson, MS) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the visiting Hartfield Academy Hawks (Flowood, MS), 59-50 in a league match.

With the victory, Jackson Academy advances its record to 13-3 on the year. The Raiders travel to Jackson Prep (Jackson, MS) to face the Patriots in a MAIS 6A District 1 match on Friday, January 10. The Patriots enter the match with a record of 16-3. Jackson Prep won 62-42 in their recent league match against St. Joseph Catholic (Madison, MS)

The Hawks now own a 13-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Presbyterian Christian for a MAIS 6A District 1 match on Friday, January 10. Hartfield Academy will face a Bobcats squad coming off a 68-60 league loss to Madison-Ridgeland Academy (Madison, MS). The Bobcats record now stands at 16-5.