Football Buddies Meet
Last week, first graders fulfilled a JA tradition: the young Raiders met their Football Buddies! First graders have been looking forward to this meeting since they were in kindergarten.
Cross Country Season Kicks Off for the Raiders
The Jackson Academy cross country team had its first meet of the new school year on August 21 at the Park Place Invitational in Neely Farms in Magee. Congratulations to everyone who ran yesterday.
All Sports Night 2023-2024
JA celebrated All Sports Night last Thursday. All 39 Raider teams gathered at the Brickyard for an evening of connection and celebration as the JA community anticipated the year ahead.
Tennis Captures Eighth Straight Championship
Last week, the Jackson Academy girls tennis team earned the MAIS Championship for the eighth season in a row. The JA boys team received runner-up honors. Way to go, Raiders!
Golf Wins MAIS State Championship
The JA golf team secured the MAIS 6A State Championship for the fifth time in school history! Freshman John Markow also clinched the Individual State Championship with an impressive final score of 68 (-4), making it his third straight state title.
Archery 6A North State Champions
The Archery Team has had an active season this year, recently winning the 6A North State Tournament in Oxford. The win qualifies the JA team to head to the AIMS State Championship on April 20 at the Kirk Fordice Center at the State Fairgrounds in Jackson.
Scholar Athletes Recognized for Success
Congratulations to Ava Ladner and Benjamin Watson who have been named WAPT Scholar Athletes!
Coaches Foster Culture of Togetherness with New Intramural Programs
Jackson Academy is in the pilot season of a new intramural athletic program. The program started with soccer this semester. Other sports will follow.
Palmer Kennedy Announces Athletic Appointments
It’s a great time to be a Raider! Over the past few weeks, JA hosted our largest-ever JASI Show Choir Invitational, the Quiz Bowl team won the Mississippi Academic Competition and advances to the National Competition in May and June, both boys and girls Junior Varsity basketball teams won the MAIS 6A state championship, and SOAR students went rock climbing on a trip to Oxford.
Junior Varsity Basketball Teams Earn Championships
The JV Lady Raiders and Raiders secured MAIS 6A Junior High State Championships this weekend.