Basketball Game Preview: Jackson Christian Eagles vs. Carroll Academy Jaguars

Jackson Christian has gone a perfect 9-0 against Carroll Academy recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Eagles will head out to challenge the Jaguars at 5:00 p.m. Jackson Christian knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past five games -- so hopefully Carroll Academy likes a good challenge.

Jackson Christian is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They came out on top against Bolivar Central by a score of 74-63 on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Carroll Academy was beaten by Huntingdon 89-16 last Monday. The Jaguars have struggled against the Mustangs recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

Jackson Christian's win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0. Those home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.5 points over those games. As for Carroll Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.

Everything came up roses for Jackson Christian against Carroll Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, as the squad secured an 81-33 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Eagles since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.