Basketball Recap: Jackson Prep Makes It Eight in a Row at Home

Patriots

Margin (Wins)

12/03/24 @ Pillow Academy	47
12/14/24 vs Leake Academy	25
12/10/24 vs Central Hinds Academy	23
12/06/24 @ Choctaw Central	6
12/12/24 @ Oak Forest Academy	-1

There's no place like home for Jackson Prep, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Thursday. They put the hurt on the Leake Academy Rebels with a sharp 77-52 win on Saturday. The Patriots have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matchups by 20 points or more this season.

Jackson Prep pushed their record up to 11-1 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 24.2 points. As for Leake Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 6-4.

The future could be bright for both Jackson Prep and Leake Academy: their next opponents haven't had the best luck recently. Jackson Prep will try to hand Choctaw Central their third-straight defeat when the two meet on Friday. Similarly, Leake Academy will look to extend East Rankin Academy's five-game losing streak when the meet at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.