The Jackson Academy Raiders basketball squad (Jackson, MS), was nudged 56-50 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Brookhaven Academy Cougars (Brookhaven, MS)

With the victory, Brookhaven Academy advances its record to 1-1 on the year. The Cougars travel to East Rankin Academy (Pelahatchie, MS) to encounter the Patriots in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, November 11. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 3-1. East Rankin Academy won 58-55 in their recent non-league challenge against Simpson Academy (Mendenhall, MS)

In their next game, the Raiders encounter the Yazoo City Indians (Yazoo City, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, November 8. Jackson Academy will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record. The Indians come into the challenge with a 1-2 record after their 33-29 non-league win over Warren Central (Vicksburg, MS).