Jackson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell to the McDonough Warhawks 36-31. The game marked the Red Devils' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Jackson's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cierra Moore, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was Ariyah Burke, who had seven points along with seven rebounds and two steals.
Even though they lost, Jackson smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in nine consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Jackson now has a losing record at 2-3. As for McDonough, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Jackson will head out on the road to take on Crawford County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for McDonough, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Jones County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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