The Jackson Day Mariners will face off against the Sugar Creek Charter Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Jackson Day's defense has only allowed 29.1 points per game this season, so Sugar Creek Charter's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Jackson Day's usually-dominant defense will be looking to make up for Friday's struggle, when Carolina International offense got past them. Jackson Day took a 72-66 hit to the loss column at the hands of Carolina International. While losing is never fun, the Mariners can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 309th, while the Comets are ranked 108th).
Meanwhile, Sugar Creek Charter suffered their closest defeat since January 31, 2024 on Saturday. They fell just short of Nation Ford by a score of 46-43.
Jackson Day will have to contain Aidan Gatewood as he made an impact in Sugar Creek Charter's last game. He posted 12 points and five boards. Another player making a difference was Corde Harrison, who earned six points.
Jackson Day dropped their record down to 2-13 with the loss, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Sugar Creek Charter, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-6 record this season.
Jackson Day took a serious blow against Sugar Creek Charter in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 66-39. Will Jackson Day have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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