Natchez Trace Youth Academy is 0-4 against Jackson Christian since January of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. Natchez Trace Youth Academy will be staying on the road to face off against the Jackson Christian Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on January 18th. Natchez Trace Youth Academy will have to bring their A-game into this one, as they are staring down a pretty big deficit in the MaxPreps Tennessee Rankings (they are ranked 384th, while Jackson Christian is ranked 114th).
Last Saturday, Natchez Trace Youth Academy took a serious blow against Trinity Christian Academy, falling 72-26. Natchez Trace Youth Academy was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 54-17.
Meanwhile, Jackson Christian scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They secured a 78-73 W over Sacred Heart of Jesus. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Natchez Trace Youth Academy's defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which bumped their record down to 0-5. That rough patch could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 24.2 points per game. As for Jackson Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 11-5.
Natchez Trace Youth Academy took a serious blow against Jackson Christian in their previous matchup back in January of 2023, falling 69-23. Can Natchez Trace Youth Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
