After flying high against Oak Forest Academy on Friday, Jackson Prep came back down to earth. The Patriots came up short against the Yellowjackets on Friday, falling 14-6. The Patriots were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Yellowjackets earlier this season, when they won 7-1.
Kevin Roberts Jr. made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Jackson Prep has also been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 12 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-13 record this season. As for Oak Forest Academy, their win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 9-7.
Jackson Prep and Oak Forest Academy will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time Jackson Prep sees the field they'll take on Madison-Ridgeland Academy at 6:30 p.m. on April 7. As for Oak Forest Academy, their break will end when they face Copiah Academy at 6:30 p.m. on April 7.
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