Jackson Academy Raiders (Jackson, MS) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Picayune Maroon Tide (Picayune, MS), 63-16 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Jackson Academy upgrades its record to 5-9 on the campaign. The Raiders travel to Tylertown (Tylertown, MS) to play the Chiefs in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 22. The Chiefs come into the bout with a record of 0-3. Tylertown lost 65-34 in their recent non-league bout against Hartfield Academy (Flowood, MS)

Next up, the Maroon Tide play the Hartfield Academy Hawks (Flowood, MS) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 22. Picayune will attempt to upgrade on its 3-13 season record. The Hawks come into the bout with a 15-1 record after their 65-34 non-league win over Tylertown (Tylertown, MS).