Jackson Academy won the last time they faced Leake Academy, and things went their way on Friday too. The Jackson Academy Raiders came out on top against the Leake Academy Rebels by a score of 31-23. Given the Raiders' advantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi football rankings (they are ranked 34th, while the Rebels are ranked 129th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Omarean Ellis had a dynamite game for Jackson Academy, rushing for 94 yards and two touchdowns, while also picking up 63 receiving yards and a touchdown. Ellis was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 63 yards. Another player making a difference was Carter Mathison, who threw for 170 yards and a touchdown.
Jackson Academy pushed their record up to 2-0 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jackson Academy will welcome Pillow Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Leake Academy, they will square off against Starkville Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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