While Jackson Day didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-16), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. Everything went their way against the Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy Eagles on Tuesday as they made off with a 68-48 win. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 37-15.
DJ Clesca
| 12/09/25 vs Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy | 13 |
| 12/05/25 vs NCSSM: Morganton | 6 |
| 12/03/25 @ Bishop McGuinness | 3 |
| 12/02/25 @ Queen's Grant | 2 |
| 11/29/25 vs Elevation Prep Academy | 11 |
| + 6 more games |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Jackson Day to victory, but perhaps none more so than DJ Clesca, who posted 13 points. Clesca continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Jaida Thomas was another key player, putting up seven points and nine boards.
The victory made it two in a row for Jackson Day and bumps their season record up to 7-4. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.0 points over those games. As for Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Jackson Day won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Bradford Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mariners will be up against the Bears' rather soft defense (which has allowed 54.5 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy, they will venture away from home to face off against Piedmont Community Charter at 7:30 p.m. on the 17th.
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