Basketball Recap: Jackson's Win Ends Four-Game Losing Streak on the Road

Jackson's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Pike County Pirates 40-38. For the Red Devils, this counts as revenge for the 52-44 win the Pirates walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February of 2024.

Pike County's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kerrah Foster, who posted 12 points. Another player making a difference was Sadie Lewis, who put up eight points.

Red Devils

Previous 5 Games

01/07/25 @ Pike County	40-38
01/04/25 @ Jasper County	29-54
01/03/25 vs Rutland	32-27
12/20/24 @ Academy for Classical Education	26-62
12/17/24 @ Lamar County	37-47

Jackson's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-10. As for Pike County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jackson will take on Morgan County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Pike County, they will square off against Westside at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.