Recap: Jackson Academy Raiders vs. Jackson Prep Patriots
With a playoff game on the line, the Jackson Academy Raiders rose to the challenge on Saturday. In a tight match that could have gone either way, they made off with a 54-53 win over the Patriots. Winning may never get old, but Jackson Academy sure is getting used to it with their 18th in a row.
Jackson Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mike Williams, who scored 21 points along with three steals and two blocks. Williams is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Caleb Gaitor, who scored 14 points along with seven assists and two steals.
Jackson Academy's win bumped their record up to 32-1. As for Jackson Prep, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 22-11 record this season.
Jackson Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 86-29 win vs. Lamar Christian on the 20th. Jackson Prep has also already played their next game, a 66-30 victory against Greenville Christian on the 20th.
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