You can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Jackson's strategy against Academy for Classical Education on Friday. The Jackson Red Devils came out on top against the Academy for Classical Education Gryphons by a score of 61-50. The Red Devils didn't have much to brag about two games back, but this win makes it their second in a row.
Leading Jackson to victory were Nehemiah Jones and Trent Hill. Jones dropped a double-double on 16 points and 16 rebounds, while Hill posted 16 points and four steals. Another player making a difference was Zyior Mcdaniel, who went 5 of 11 on his way to 10 points and six rebounds.
Red Devils
| 12/20/24 @ Academy for Classical Education | 61-50 |
| 12/17/24 @ Lamar County | 75-51 |
Jackson smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in three consecutive games.
When it comes to explaining why Academy for Classical Education lost, don't look at Bryson Vincent. Despite the final result, he had 21 points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Ace Hatcher, who put up eight points and seven rebounds.
Jackson's victory bumped their record up to 3-8. As for Academy for Classical Education, their loss dropped their record down to 5-4.
Jackson will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Rutland at 7:30 p.m. on January 3, 2025. As for Academy for Classical Education, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 54-52 win against Crawford County on the 27th.
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