Presbyterian Christian vs Jackson Academy LIVE High School Boys Basketball Friday 2/16/2024

The hardwood heats up in Jackson, Mississippi, on Friday night as the Presbyterian Christian Bobcats (25-9) challenge the undefeated Jackson Academy Raiders (30-1) in a neutral playoff game. This high-stakes matchup promises an electrifying atmosphere, with both teams hungry for victory.

What it is: Varsity Boys Basketball
Matchup: Presbyterian Christian Bobcats vs Jackson Academy Raiders
Game Type: Neutral playoff game
Time: Friday, Feb 16, 2024, 7:15 PM (Local Time)
Locations: Jackson Academy High School – Jackson, MS
Home Team: Jackson Academy Raiders 30-1
Away Team: Presbyterian Christian Bobcats 25-9
Live Stream: Watch here

While Jackson Academy stands as the clear favorite, their 30-1 record doesn’t tell the whole story. The Raiders have faced a relatively soft schedule, and their lone defeat came against a strong Madison-Ridgeland Academy team. However, they boast a deep roster with multiple scoring threats, led by the explosive Nicholas Harris and the versatile Kingston Mays. Jackson Academy thrives on their fast-paced offense and suffocating defense, boasting an impressive 12 straight road wins dating back to last season.

Presbyterian Christian enters the game as the underdog, but they shouldn’t be dismissed. They’ve been on a tear lately, winning three of their last four games, and they came close to pulling off an upset against Jackson Academy in their previous meeting, falling by a mere two points. The Bobcats rely on a balanced attack with contributions from several players, including the sharpshooting Dylan Smith and the tenacious Michael Jones. Their defense has been solid, and they’ll need to be at their best to disrupt Jackson Academy’s offensive rhythm.

Expect a high-scoring affair as both teams possess potent offenses. However, defense will be crucial. Whichever team can make key stops down the stretch and control the tempo will have a significant advantage.

Prediction: This game is a toss-up. While Jackson Academy has the home-court advantage and the seemingly easier path to victory, Presbyterian Christian has the hunger and the heart to pull off an upset. This could go down to the wire, but I predict a narrow win for the Jackson Academy Raiders, 72-68.