Jackson is 9-1 against Pike County since December of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Jackson Red Devils are taking a road trip to challenge the Pike County Pirates at 7:30 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Last Saturday, Jackson came up short against Jasper County and fell 55-46. The loss continues a trend for the Red Devils in their matchups with the Hurricanes: they've now lost five in a row.
| 01/04/25 @ Jasper County | 2 |
| 12/20/24 @ Academy for Classical Education | 3 |
| 12/17/24 @ Lamar County | 2 |
Despite the defeat, Jackson saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jd Pennamon went 7 of 15 en route to 19 points. Pennamon is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Nehemiah Jones, who posted nine points and six rebounds.
Meanwhile, Pike County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They were one points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 67-66 heartbreaker at the hands of Rock Springs Christian Academy. One positive for the Pirates, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Pike County's defeat dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Jackson, their loss dropped their record down to 3-9.
Jackson didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against Pike County when the teams last played back in February of 2024, but they still walked away with a 55-50 victory. Does Jackson have another victory up their sleeve, or will Pike County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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