Basketball Game Preview: Jefferson Davis Academy Raiders vs. Holly Hill Academy Raiders

Jefferson Davis Academy is 2-8 against Holly Hill Academy since January of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. Having just played yesterday, the Jefferson Davis Academy Raiders will head out on the road to face off against the Holly Hill Academy Raiders at 7:15 p.m. Jefferson Davis Academy will be coming into the contest with an undefeated record on the line.

While Jefferson Davis Academy didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They managed a 40-36 victory over Mead Hall Episcopal School on Thursday.

Jefferson Davis Academy's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Nasir Void, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 boards, and Reece Still, who went 6 of 14 on his way to 14 points and six rebounds. Void's evening made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Corbin Perry, who posted eight points.

Meanwhile, Holly Hill Academy gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener last Wednesday. They walked away with a 50-37 win over Thomas Sumter Academy.

Jefferson Davis Academy better keep an eye on Jody Gillam. He was instrumental in Holly Hill Academy's win, putting up 27 points in addition to seven steals and five assists. Another player making a difference was Mason Connor, who had nine points in addition to eight boards and three steals.

Jefferson Davis Academy's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-0. As for Holly Hill Academy, their record is now 1-0.

Jefferson Davis Academy couldn't quite finish off Holly Hill Academy in their previous matchup back in January and fell 57-54. Can Jefferson Davis Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.