Jackson is 0-8 against Upson-Lee since January of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Jackson Red Devils will be playing at home against the Upson-Lee Knights at 7:30 p.m. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Saturday, Jackson didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Forest Park, but they still walked away with a 51-47 win. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Jackson has managed all season.
Among those leading the charge was Kevan Gray, who scored 15 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. That's the first time this season that he pulled down eight or more rebounds. Another player making a difference was Ja'dariyan Pennamon, who scored 15 points along with two steals.
Meanwhile, Upson-Lee waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with three straight wins but they left with four. They walked away with a 67-55 win over Mary Persons. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
Jackson's win ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-13. As for Upson-Lee, they pushed their record up to 9-9 with that win, which was their third straight at home.
Jackson came up short against Upson-Lee in their previous matchup back in February of 2023, falling 84-76. Will Jackson have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
