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Several Jackson Academy student-athletes achieved remarkable recognition and personal milestones over the winter break, with several Raiders earning invitations to prestigious national all-star games and others making school history on the basketball court.
Jackson Academy linebacker TJ White has been named the Mississippi Gatorade Football Player of the Year, becoming the first football player in school history to earn the prestigious honor. TJ’s award marks the eleventh time a JA athlete across all sports has been named the Gatorade Player of the Year, cementing his place among the elite student-athletes in Jackson Academy’s storied athletic history.
In a decisive fashion, Jackson Academy converted a championship mentality into championship reality on November 22, defeating Hartfield Academy 50-14 at Mississippi College’s Robinson-Hale Stadium. The victory secured the program’s tenth state title and capped an 11-1 season under second-year Head Coach David Duggan.
JA senior State Champion cheerleaders and Accents once again performed at the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thanksgiving Day. All of JA’s seniors performed together in the cheer segment between 11 and 11:30 a.m. Prior to the parade, Accents and cheerleaders participated in daily clinics to learn choreography with hundreds of other cheerleaders and dancers from all over the country.
Jackson Academy returns to the state championship stage with a chance to claim its first title since 2011 after a dominant 35-0 win over top-seeded Madison-Ridgeland Academy in the MAIS 4A Division I semifinals.
Jackson Academy spirit squads delivered an impressive showing at the MAIS Spirit Competition on Wednesday, September 10, bringing home multiple championships and continuing long-standing traditions of excellence.
The JA Raider football team treated the school’s spirit squads to cookie cake leading up to the MAIS Spirit Competition. The activity was a great way to show appreciation for the hard work of the cheer squads, Accents, and Steppers, who show so much support for sports teams throughout the year.
Last week, Jackson Academy celebrated the start of football season with its first JV and Varsity pep rallies of the year. The JV pep rally featured a camo theme as fans geared up for the matchup against Jackson Prep. Raider spirit squads kept the energy high, and K4 students experienced their very first pep rally.
Last week marked another milestone in the storied history of Jackson Academy Volleyball as Head Coach Melissa Denson celebrated her 300th career victory. The win came in decisive fashion, with the Lady Raiders sweeping Pillow Academy in straight sets.
The 2025–2026 athletic year at Jackson Academy is officially underway, marked by the recent Meet the Raiders event at the Brickyard. This annual tradition brought the community together as fans cheered for athletic teams and spirit squads. Young Raiders enjoyed games, popcorn, and autographs from their favorite student-athletes and Raiderman before the program, fostering excitement and camaraderie across all age groups.