Athletics News

Walker Moves Programs Forward as Athletic Director

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Jackson Academy is proud and excited to announce that Brandt Walker was recently named athletic director. Currently in his seventh year at JA, he has served in a variety of coaching and administrative capacities, including overseeing the daily operations of JA’s athletic department. Walker came to JA with 14 years of coaching experience, including a decade of coaching football and track. His talents will provide the necessary leadership to ensure the Athletic Department’s success.

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Head Coaching Positions Announced for 2024-2025

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Jackson Academy announced that Coach David Duggan has returned to Jackson Academy to serve as the school’s head football coach. A dedicated and veteran leader on and off the field, Coach Duggan first came to JA in the fall of 2022, armed with a wealth of knowledge, experience, and an impressive college and professional football record.

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Color Me Raider: April 4, 2024

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Color Me Raider is an annual fundraiser for the JA Athletic Booster Club. Registration is now open at jacksonacademy.org/colormeraider for this event! The races will be on Thursday, April 4 with the 5k starting at 5:30 p.m. and the Fun Run starting at 6:30 p.m.

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Raiders Complete School Record Season with Overall Title

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On Wednesday night at Mississippi College, the Raiders defeated MRA for their fifth MAIS Overall Basketball Championship. The Raiders won their last 22 games in a row, finishing the season at 36-1, which is the best record in school history. The team’s lone loss came to 7A Pascagoula in December.

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JA Advances to MAIS Overall Finals

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JA won last night’s MAIS Overall Semifinal game over Oak Forest 38-35. JA advances to the MAIS Overall Tournament championship game on Wednesday, February 28, at 7:45 p.m. in a match-up vs. MRA.

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Boys Basketball Captures 6A State Title

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The Raiders capped off a successful weekend in Madison Saturday night with JA’s tenth MAIS State Basketball Championship as they took home the 6A crown with a thrilling 54-53 victory over Jackson Prep. JA had four players make the All-Tournament Team.

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Basketball Heating Up in Conference Play

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With the conference schedule reaching the halfway mark tonight in Hattiesburg, the Raiders and Lady Raiders are both performing well. The Raiders are still unbeaten in 6A play at 4-0, while the Lady Raiders are sitting at 3-1 in second place.

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Cross Country

Cross Country Performs at MAIS Overall Cross Country State Meet

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Six of the JA’s cross country runners showcased their talent by finishing within the Top 25. The varsity boys displayed an impressive performance, securing a third-place finish. Additionally, all junior varsity runners achieved personal record times in their races and had an overall finish of seventh place. This success highlights their determination, progress, and growth.

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