Mays lost against Jackson back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Mays Raiders were beaten by the Jackson Jaguars 79-35. While losing is never fun, the Raiders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia basketball rankings (they are ranked 267th, while the Jaguars are ranked 68th).
Jackson got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Janiya McCoy out in front who went 6 of 7 on her way to 13 points and four steals. McCoy continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Cayden Cornish, who went 6 for 15 en route to 14 points.
Mays has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season. As for Jackson, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-5.
Mays will be playing in front of their home fans against Forest Park at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mays is facing Forest Park at the right time seeing as Forest Park is stuck on a 17-game losing streak. As for Jackson, they are taking a road trip to challenge Midtown at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Jackson is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 58.4 points per game this season.
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