Basketball Game Preview: Miami Springs Golden Hawks vs. Jackson Generals

Miami Springs hasn't had much luck against Jackson recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Miami Springs Golden Hawks will welcome the Jackson Generals at 3:30 p.m.

Miami Springs is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game dating back to last season last Wednesday. They took a blow against Mater Academy Charter, falling 74-4.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Jackson, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. They took down Varela 36-22 on Wednesday.

Jackson's win came from a few key players Miami Springs will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Enulka Richard, who went 5 for 6 en route to 10 points and four steals. Another player making a difference was Riane Cato, who posted two points along with five boards and four blocks.

Jackson is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 4-8 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 25.5 points per game. As for Miami Springs, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.

Miami Springs was dealt a bruising 44-12 defeat at the hands of Jackson in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. Will Miami Springs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.