Preview: Jackson South Side Hawks vs. Jackson North Side Indians
Jackson South Side is 10-0 against Jackson North Side since February of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Jackson South Side Hawks will be playing in front of their home fans against the Jackson North Side Indians at 6:00 p.m. The timing is sure in Jackson South Side's favor as the squad sits on 17 straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Jackson North Side has been banged up by 14 consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.
Last Friday, Jackson South Side was just a bucket shy of victory and fell 42-41 to Chester County.
Despite the defeat, Jackson South Side had strong showings from Jaidynn Askins, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds, and Felicity Long, who scored 14 points along with five rebounds and four steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Long has scored all season.
Jackson North Side suffered their biggest loss since December 4, 2023 on Friday. They were dealt a 50-19 defeat at the hands of Lexington. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Jackson North Side in their matchups with Lexington: they've now lost four in a row.
Jackson South Side's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-5. As for Jackson North Side, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-15.
Everything came up roses for Jackson South Side against Jackson North Side in their previous matchup back in February of 2023 as the squad secured a 61-17 win. With Jackson South Side ahead 37-15 at the half, the game was all but over already.
