The Jackson Red Devils and the Spalding Jaguars will face off at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday without much rest, having both just played. One thing working in Jackson's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Jackson and Lamar County meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. The Red Devils walked away with a 63-55 win over the Trojans. The contest marked the Red Devils' most dominant victory of the season so far.
Jackson's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kalik Smith, who shot 83% from the field en route to 12 points in addition to five boards and three steals. The last time Smith's shooting accuracy was this high was back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Zyior McDaniel, who posted 11 points and six steals.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Spalding, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They enjoyed a cozy 71-57 win over Trinity Christian on Friday. While the Jaguars didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Jackson's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-2. As for Spalding, their win bumped their record up to 5-1.
Jackson took a serious blow against Spalding in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, falling 73-35. Will the Red Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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