Jackson posted their biggest win since December 26, 2024 on Friday. They blew past the New Madrid County Central Eagles 62-39. Given the Fighting Indians' advantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 37th, while the Eagles are ranked 349th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
When it comes to explaining why New Madrid County Central lost, don't look at Marvion Cranford. Despite the final result, he went 6-for-10 on his way to 16 points and six boards. Cranford's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Ra'Mond Brooks, who posted four points and three blocks.
Fighting Indians
| 02/14/25 @ New Madrid County Central | 62-39 |
| 01/31/25 @ Ladue Horton Watkins | 70-64 |
| 01/14/25 @ Hillsboro | 54-44 |
| 01/09/25 @ Kennett | 50-46 |
| 12/28/24 @ Scott City | 57-47 |
| 12/17/24 @ Dexter | 62-46 |
Jackson pushed their record up to 19-4 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road. As for New Madrid County Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-15.
Coincidentally, Jackson and New Madrid County Central will both be playing Sikeston the next time they take the court. New Madrid County Central will host Sikeston at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while Jackson will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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