The Jackson Academy Raiders ran past the host Hartfield Academy Hawks basketball team by a final score of 51-41 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Raiders face the Jackson Prep Patriots (Jackson, MS) in a MAIS 6A District 1 game, on Friday, January 12. Jackson Academy will attempt to move on its 11-10 season record. The Patriots enter the game with a 14-8 record after their 49-33 league win over St. Joseph Catholic (Madison, MS).

With the defeat, Hartfield Academy moves to 10-8 on the year. The Hawks travel to Presbyterian Christian (Hattiesburg, MS) to face the Bobcats in a MAIS 6A District 1 game on Friday, January 12. The Bobcats enter the game with a record of 17-5. Presbyterian Christian won 63-28 in their recent non-league game against Clinton Christian Academy (Clinton, MS)