Basketball Recap: Jackson Day Comes Up Short + How To Watch

Jackson Day easily dispatched Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy on Tuesday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Mariners fell just short of the Bradford Prep Bears by a score of 42-40 on Wednesday. The loss continues a trend for the Mariners in their meetings with the Bears: they've now lost seven in a row.

Jarrett Ross

Steals

12/10/25 @ Bradford Prep	2
12/09/25 vs Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy	4
12/05/25 vs NCSSM: Morganton	5

When it comes to explaining why Jackson Day lost, don't look at Jarrett Ross. Despite the final result, he posted 11 points and five rebounds. Ross is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Elijah Davis, Jr, who scored six points.

Among those leading the charge was Dayton Self, who made all 5 shots he took for 13 points. Luke Hanson was another key player, putting up six points and three blocks.

Jackson Day's defeat dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Bradford Prep, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-3 record.

Jackson Day didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 65-45 loss against Piedmont Community Charter on the 12th. As for Bradford Prep, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 62-59 win against Langtree Charter Academy on the 12th.