For the first time this season, Clarke Prep will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will host the Jackson Academy Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Clarke Prep came up short against Southern Academy on Tuesday, falling 63-41. The Gators have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Jackson Academy posted their closest win since December 9, 2025 last Tuesday. They skirted past South Choctaw Academy 51-48. The victory continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Rebels: they've now won three in a row.
Jackson Academy found their leader in sophomore Darren Burroughs, who dropped a double-double with 20 points and ten boards. The Eagles are undefeated when Burroughs posts ten or more rebounds, but 5-6 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Dakota Martin, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 13 boards.
Clarke Prep's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Jackson Academy, their win bumped their record up to 8-6.
Clarke Prep was able to grind out a solid victory over Jackson Academy in their previous meeting back in January of 2019, winning 47-36. Will the Gators repeat their success, or do the Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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