Jackson Academy Raiders (Jackson, MS) fans exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting St. Joseph Catholic Bruins (Madison, MS), 8-4 in a league test.

With the win, Jackson Academy upgrades its record to 13-15 on the season. The Raiders travel to Jackson Prep (Jackson, MS) to battle the Patriots in a MAIS 6A District 1 test on Tuesday, April 23. The Patriots come into the test with a record of 32-2. Jackson Prep won 7-6 in their recent league test against Presbyterian Christian (Hattiesburg, MS)

With the defeat, St. Joseph Catholic falls to 14-17 on the season. The Bruins host Madison-Ridgeland Academy (Madison, MS) to battle the Patriots in a non-league test on Tuesday, April 23. The Patriots come into the test with a record of 19-12. Madison-Ridgeland Academy won 10-9 in their recent league test against Hartfield Academy (Flowood, MS)