Jackson Prep lost against Jackson Academy back in August and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Patriots came up short against the Raiders, falling 3-0. The Patriots have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back matches.
Jackson Prep took the loss but they managed to make steady progress, increasing their score in every set they played. The final score came out to 25-12, 25-15, 25-18.
Their offense was headlined by Carolina Walker and Caroline Hammack, who picked up five kills apiece. They got some help from Mercy Robbins and her 11 assists.
Jackson Academy was led to victory by Anna Holladay Craft and Lillie Henson. Craft had 22 digs and two aces, while Henson had six digs and six aces. What's more, Henson racked up 18 assists, the most she's had over her last six matches.
Jackson Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 17-8. As for Jackson Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 14 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 29-9-1 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jackson Prep will welcome Regents at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Jackson Academy, after both having extra time off, they and Ruston will shake off the rust and duke it out at 5:00 p.m. on the 16th.
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