The Jefferson Davis Academy Raiders managed to keep up with the Andrew Jackson Academy Warriors until halftime on Monday, but things quickly went downhill from there. Jefferson Davis Academy suffered a tough 51-27 loss at the hands of Andrew Jackson Academy. Jefferson Davis Academy lost against Andrew Jackson Academy in their previous head to head back in December of 2022, too, but the margin this time around was much wider than the 36-31 score last time.
Andrew Jackson Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was McKinley Beard, who scored 20 points along with 6 rebounds and 4 steals. The contest was Beard's third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Bella Carrigg, who scored 16 points along with 7 steals.
Jefferson Davis Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-1. As for Andrew Jackson Academy, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jefferson Davis Academy will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Horse Creek Academy at 6:00 p.m. on December 8th. Andrew Jackson Academy won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Holly Hill Academy at 6:00 p.m. on November 28th.
