Recap: Brookhaven Academy Cougars vs. Jackson Academy Raiders
The Brookhaven Academy Cougars's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their fifth straight loss. They were dealt a 71-29 defeat at the hands of Jackson Academy. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Brookhaven Academy in their matchups with Jackson Academy: they've now lost six in a row.
It was another big night for Mike Williams, who scored 18 points along with five assists and five rebounds for Jackson Academy. The game was Williams' 13th in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Marcus Goodloe, who scored 11 points along with three steals.
Brookhaven Academy bumped their record down to 3-6 with that defeat, which was their third straight on the road. As for Jackson Academy, the victory for they keeps them at an undefeated 13-0.
Brookhaven Academy will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Bowling Green at 7:45 p.m. on January 16, 2024. Jackson Academy won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Starkville at 4:30 p.m. on December 15th. Starkville has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 193 points over their last three matches.
