Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only The Jackson Academy Raiders walked away with it. They walked away with a 24-14 win over Presbyterian Christian on Friday. The win was just what Jackson Academy needed coming off of a 40-13 defeat in their prior matchup.
Among those leading the charge was Aj Parker, who rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
Jackson Academy's win was their third straight at home , which pushed their record up to 8-4. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 38.3 points per game. As for Presbyterian Christian, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.
Jackson Academy will head out on the road to face off against Hartfield Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hartfield Academy will be coming into the match with an undefeated record on the line. Presbyterian Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
