For the second straight game, Jackson Academy will face off against Jackson Prep. The Raiders will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Patriots at 6:00 p.m. Jackson Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Jackson Prep's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Jackson Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 7-1 margin over Jackson Prep. Surprisingly, this marked the Raiders' fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Whit Davis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on eight hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Crew Hassell
| 04/29/25 @ Jackson Prep | 3 |
| 03/06/25 @ Brookhaven Academy | 2 |
| 04/24/25 @ Jackson Prep | 1 |
| 04/17/25 @ St. Joseph Catholic | 1 |
| 04/11/25 vs Madison-Ridgeland Academy | 1 |
On the hitting side, Jackson Academy let Justin Word and Crew Hassell run wild. Word got on base in three of his five plate appearances with one home run, while Hassell went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs. Those three RBI gave Hassell a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Deuce Jenkins, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two RBI.
Jackson Prep's loss dropped their record down to 19-14-1. As for Jackson Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 19-12.
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