Hartfield Academy is 0-10 against Jackson Academy since September of 2021 but things could change on Thursday. The Hawks will head out on the road to face off against the Raiders at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Hartfield Academy turned things around against Pillow Academy on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Mustangs.
The 3-0 score doesn't show just how dominant Hartfield Academy was: they took every set by at least 11 points. The match finished with set scores of 25-12, 25-14, 25-12.
Meanwhile, Jackson Academy faced Madison-Ridgeland Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Raiders skirted past the Patriots 3-2.
Jackson Academy got the W, but it wasn't easy, at least in the fourth set. The final score came out to 19-25, 25-27, 25-18, 30-28, 15-13.
Hartfield Academy better keep an eye on Anna Holladay Craft. She was instrumental in Jackson Academy's win, getting 23 digs and four aces. That's the most aces Craft has posted over her last six matchups.
Jackson Academy was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 14 aces. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now served at least six aces in six consecutive matches.
Hartfield Academy's record now sits at 19-10. As for Jackson Academy, their record is now 27-9-1.
Hartfield Academy couldn't quite get it done against Jackson Academy in their previous matchup back in September as they fell 3-1. Can the Hawks avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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