Athletics News

Lady Raiders Basketball Team Receives SUPER 10 Ranking

The varsity Lady Raiders were listed in the state’s Super 10 for girls basketball teams Saturday in the Clarion-Ledger. Jackson Academy is the only independent school in the listing. The Lady Raiders currently lead the MAIS AAAA rankings. The boys team is currently ranked second in MAIS AAAA. SUPER 10 1. Olive Branch (21-1) 2. […]

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Cross Country Honors Team Members at Banquet

Cross country has wrapped up another great season with impressive finishes for both girls and boys. The Raiders finished second at the MAIS State Championship, while the Lady Raiders finished fourth. Hunter Murray coaches cross country. Team captains for the year were Phillip Talley and Win Varner. Varsity and junior varsity awards presented at the […]

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70 Riders Compete in JA’s Horse Show

The first Jackson Academy horse show, held November 12-13 at the Canton Multipurpose and Equine Center in Canton, was a huge success. Eight teams from five states took part in the show, with 70 riders and 35 horses. There were 164 rides on Saturday and 164 rides on Sunday. Jackson Academy was Reserve Champion both […]

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JA Students Sign Athletic Scholarships

A large crowd gathered in the Learning Commons this past Wednesday to watch Conner Beth Ball, Conley Chinn, Wilson Furr, and Meredith Roberts make official their intent to play college sports. Students, coaches, parents, grandparents, relatives, faculty/staff, and members of the media were on hand to celebrate with the student athletes on National Signing Day. […]

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JA Nabs Two Dandy Dozen Nods

Congratulations to senior Conley Chinn and junior Michael Barber for being named to the Clarion-Ledger Dandy Dozen for the upcoming basketball season. In addition, senior Lauran Sheriff was named to the list “40 Other Seniors to Watch” and junior Deja Bradford was listed as one of “20 Underclassmen to Watch.” Congratulations, all!

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Jackson Academy NCAA Division I signings

Media Alert : Jackson Academy NCAA Division I signings Contact Patti Wade, Director of Marketing & Communications Jackson Academy  |  pwade@jacksonacademy.org  |  601-364-5702 Four Jackson Academy athletes to sign with Division I universities November 9 Four Jackson Academy student athletes will indicate their intent to play at NCAA Division I universities on National Signing Day, […]

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White Out the Stands Friday

JA’s varsity football playoff game is this Friday, November 4 with JP in Flowood. To show support for our team, the Spirit Committee is planning to WHITE OUT the stands on Friday night. Wear your WE ARE JA T-shirt or other white clothing. Go Raiders!

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