Andrew Jackson Academy is a perfect 3-0 against Cross since November of 2023 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Warriors will welcome the Stingrays at 7:30 p.m. Andrew Jackson Academy has given up an average of 61.4 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Tuesday, Andrew Jackson Academy opened the new year with a less-than-successful 58-49 defeat to Bethesda Academy. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 268th in South Carolina, while the Blazers are ranked 110th in Georgia).
Oliver Barnes
| 01/06/26 vs Bethesda Academy | 33 |
| 12/30/25 vs Holly Hill Academy | 23 |
| 12/29/25 vs Cardinal Newman | 25 |
| 12/27/25 vs Cathedral Academy | 27 |
| 12/23/25 vs Patrick Henry Academy | 26 |
| 12/22/25 vs Orangeburg Prep | 25 |
Andrew Jackson Academy might have lost, but man, Oliver Barnes was a machine: he posted 33 points and six rebounds. Barnes' morning made it six games in a row in which he has scored at least 23 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Hall Sease, who put up seven points.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Cross). They simply couldn't be stopped on Wednesday as they easily beat Holy Trinity Classical Christian 97-13. The victory continues a trend for the Stingrays in their matchups with the Mighty Lions: they've now won six in a row.
Cross now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Andrew Jackson Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 11 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.
Everything came up roses for Andrew Jackson Academy against Cross in their previous meeting back in January of 2025, as the squad secured a 67-37 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Stingrays' Luke Fulda, who scored 19 points. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for the Warriors to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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