The Hartfield Academy Hawks's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight loss. They took a 67-54 hit to the loss column at the hands of Jackson Academy. Hartfield Academy has struggled against Jackson Academy recently, as their match on Tuesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Jackson Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Marcus Goodloe, who scored 22 points along with five rebounds and three steals. Those 22 points set a new season-high mark for him. Mike Williams was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with eight rebounds.
Hartfield Academy's loss dropped their record down to 14-6. As for Jackson Academy, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 20-1.
Hartfield Academy will head out on the road to face off against Presbyterian Christian at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Presbyterian Christian has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 1,242 points over their last 18 games. As for Jackson Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Jackson Prep at 7:45 p.m. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Mississippi (Jackson Prep is ranked 15th, while Jackson Academy is ranked 11th).
