Athletics News

Accents Earn Eighth Straight State Title; Spirit Teams Deliver Strong Performance

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The Jackson Academy Accents are the 2026 MAIS Spirit Competition State Champions in the Kick Large Division, claiming their eighth consecutive title. The Accents also earned Runner-Up honors in the Pom Large Division. Varsity Cheer had a strong showing in the Tumbling Large Division, bringing home Runner-Up recognition. The Silver Steppers, JA’s middle school dance team, also delivered an impressive performance, earning a Runner-Up distinction in the Jr. High Pom Large Division. Congratulations to all of our Spirit Teams on an outstanding day of competition!

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Prioritizing Good Sportsmanship

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Fall sports are in full swing, making now a good time to revisit Jackson Academy’s Code of Good Sportsmanship. As students take the field, court, and course each week, the atmosphere in the stands matters as much as the action on it, and Raider fans are in a position to set the tone. Fans who practice self-control become the role models students notice most. Cheering loudly, celebrating good plays, and supporting our teams make game day fun — and doing so with class makes it memorable for the right reasons.

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Swim Teams Open Season With Strong Showing

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Jackson Academy’s Swim Team is made up of students from first through twelfth grade. Students in the elementary division, which covers first through sixth grade, kicked off their season Sept. 1 with a dual meet against St. Augustine and Parklane. JA swimmers turned in several Top 5 finishes. The team returns to competition tomorrow afternoon at The Jackson Yacht Club.

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Doolittle Raid: The Story Behind JA’s Beloved Mascot

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Every time a Jackson Academy athlete pulls on a jersey, laces up a pair of cleats, or steps onto a field of competition, they carry a name with them. Raiders. It is a name that has defined this school’s athletic identity for more than five decades, but for many students, the story behind it has remained largely unknown. Chuck Box, in his first year as head baseball coach at Jackson Academy, intends to change that.

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‘Meet the Raiders’ Spotlights 2026–2027 Athletic Teams

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The Brickyard was packed Tuesday night as the JA Athletic Booster Club hosted “Meet the Raiders,” the annual tradition that officially kicks off the Jackson Academy athletic year. Fans of all ages came out to meet their favorite players, collect autographs, and grab posters before settling in for a family-style pep rally featuring the band, spirit squads, and the introduction of every 2026–2027 athletic team. It was a great night to be a Raider.

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JA Athletic Booster Club Hosts Meet the Raiders

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Join us tonight, August 18, at 6 p.m. in The Brickyard (JA’s football stadium) for Meet the Raiders hosted by the JA Athletic Booster Club. Meet the Raiders is an annual family event kicking off the new Jackson Academy school year and athletic seasons. Don’t miss this exciting opening event where sports and spirit teams are introduced.

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Three Named to Head Coach Positions

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Jackson Academy welcomes three new head coaches for the 2026-27 school year: Head Baseball Coach and Associate Athletic Director Chuck Box, Head Fast Pitch Softball Coach Chad Hodges, and Head Girls Golf Coach Tyler Freeman.

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Party at the Park: A Day of Raider Baseball

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Raider Park has hosted countless memorable moments throughout the years —  walk-off hits, championships won, Run with the Raiders, Color Me Raider. But on Saturday, April 4, the familiar athletic facility takes on a new kind of magic. Presented by the Jackson Academy Athletic Booster Club, the inaugural Party at the Park is a full-day community event that opens the gates to students, families, alumni, and fans of all ages for a celebration of good food and a shared love of the game. Admission is free.

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