Jackson Christian is 4-0 against Natchez Trace Youth Academy since January of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Jackson Christian Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against Natchez Trace Youth Academy at 6:00 p.m. Hopefully Jackson Christian is not getting complacent, as they presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Natchez Trace Youth Academy in Tennessee (Jackson Christian is ranked 114th, while Natchez Trace Youth Academy is ranked 384th).
Jackson Christian scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They managed a 78-73 victory over Sacred Heart of Jesus. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
Meanwhile, this season hasn't been kind to Natchez Trace Youth Academy, who are still winless after their fifth contest. They were beaten by Trinity Christian Academy 72-26 on Saturday. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Natchez Trace Youth Academy in their matchups with Trinity Christian Academy: they've now lost five in a row.
Jackson Christian's victory bumped their record up to 11-5. As for Natchez Trace Youth Academy, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which bumped their record down to 0-5.
Everything came up roses for Jackson Christian against Natchez Trace Youth Academy when the teams last played back in January of 2023 as the squad secured a 69-23 win. Does Jackson Christian have another victory up their sleeve, or will Natchez Trace Youth Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
