Jackson Prep is 9-1 against Jackson Academy since May of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Patriots are taking a road trip to face off against the Raiders at 6:00 p.m. Jackson Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
Jackson Prep lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Presbyterian Christian, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Friday's game. The Patriots blew past the Bobcats 10-2 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Patriots have posted against the Bobcats since May 11, 2023.
Russell Robbins
| 04/11/25 @ Hartfield Academy | 3 |
| 03/21/25 @ Kosciusko | 3 |
| 04/04/25 @ St. Joseph Catholic | 2 |
| 03/12/25 vs South Panola | 2 |
| 03/06/25 @ Riverfield Academy | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
Russell Robbins made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Jackson Prep is 8-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 9-11-1 otherwise. Robbins was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Matthew McKinley, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI. That's the most doubles he has posted since back in February. The team also got some help courtesy of Kevin Roberts, JR, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Jackson Prep hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in four consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 13 runs the game before, Jackson Academy was a bit more limited in their contest on Thursday. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of St. Joseph Catholic.
Like Jackson Prep, Jackson Academy also got a great game from a two-way player: Deuce Jenkins. He pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Jenkins has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Justin Word stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Landyn Baker also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Jackson Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 17-10. As for Jackson Prep, with the win, they broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 17-12-1.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Jackson Prep has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Jackson Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.8 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Jackson Prep skirted past Jackson Academy 9-8 in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Patriots since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
