Hawks
| 02/07/25 vs Lexington | 64-20 |
| 02/04/25 vs Jackson North Side | 71-17 |
| 01/31/25 @ Chester County | 72-24 |
| 01/28/25 vs Hardin County | 72-37 |
| 01/24/25 vs McNairy Central | 71-35 |
| + 10 more games |
Jackson South Side entered their tilt with Lexington on Friday with 14 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 15. They breezed by the Lexington Tigers to the tune of 64-20. Given the Hawks' advantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 28th, while the Tigers are ranked 97th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Jackson South Side's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jaidynn Askins led the charge by going 5 of 11 on her way to 14 points along with eight rebounds and six steals. Askins is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as she's posted one of at least 45% in the last 16 games she's played. Another player making a difference was Ri'Kiya Mitchell, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 boards.
Jackson South Side smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 25 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in December of 2024.
Jackson South Side's victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 21-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 24.1 points over those games. As for Lexington, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-6.
Looking ahead, Jackson South Side will take on McNairy Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Jackson South Side knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 11 matchups -- so hopefully McNairy Central likes a good challenge. As for Lexington, they will challenge Chester County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lexington is facing Chester County at the right time seeing as Chester County is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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