Jackson Prep had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 35.5 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They walked away with a 36-28 victory over the Hartfield Academy Hawks. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 37-23 back in January.
Several Hawks players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Ella Jackson, who posted eight points and three steals. Kienzle Smith was another key player, putting up six points and six rebounds.
Patriots
| 01/31/25 @ Hartfield Academy | 36-28 |
| 01/28/25 @ Jackson Academy | 55-35 |
| 01/17/25 @ Presbyterian Christian | 38-31 |
| 01/07/25 @ St. Joseph Catholic | 57-28 |
| 12/12/24 @ Oak Forest Academy | 53-40 |
Jackson Prep pushed their record up to 21-6 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Hartfield Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matchups, which has put a noticeable dent in their 9-16 record this season.
Jackson Prep didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 44-29 victory against Presbyterian Christian on the 4th. As for Hartfield Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 51-36 loss against Madison-Ridgeland Academy on the 4th.
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