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Track practice officially begins on Feb. 10. for those not participating in a JA winter sport. We will be practicing Monday through Friday weather permitting at the track at Raider Park. Any practice adjustments or cancellations will be communicated through text, email, and the JA Track news page that can be found on the JA […]
Curt Knight, JA junior Jackson Academy STANDOUT NAMED GATORADE Mississippi BOYS CROSS COUNTRY RUNNER OF THE YEAR CHICAGO (January 16, 2014) — In its 29th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company, in collaboration with USA TODAY High School Sports, today announced Curt Knight of Jackson Academy as its 2013-14 Gatorade […]
The deadline to order Track warm ups is Friday, January 24th. Please contact Coach Jason Williams for ordering info.
(Back, from left): Derek Charles, Tory Johnson, Adam Jones, Hastings Puckett, Andy Cunningham, Richard Lee, Clayton Kellum, Wesley Hartlein, Cliff Booth, Wes Ingram, McKie Edmonson, and Coach Stan Jones (Middle): Matt Allen, Ham Bates, Locke Phillips, Jeremy Rowan, Spears and Sarah Margaret Branning Rowan, Mary Kelly Branning, Jason Branning, Keith Branning, Carol Branning, Walker Jones, […]
Our varsity basketball team took a break from practice over the holiday to visit with the Seedsters at the Mustard Seed. They played games, including shooting some basketball, during their time at this Christian community for adults with developmental disabilities in Brandon.
The annual JA Football Awards were presented Monday night at The PAC to the Jackson Academy Football Team which enjoyed an amazing season of only 1 loss on the field while putting one of the most impressive defensive seasons in JA history. The senior class of 20 players finished with a record of 36-3. They […]
Awarded the Heisman nomination from JA are (from left) Alison Turbeville and Duncan Maxwell. Two Jackson Academy seniors have been chosen to represent JA in the competition for the prestigious Wendy’s High School Heisman Award based on their academic aptitude, athletic talent, and exceptional commitment to their school and communities. The program, awarded in conjunction […]
The Jackson Academy Basketball teams will host the annual JA Classic Thursday January 9th through Saturday January 11th. Here is the schedule for the three days of games: Thursday, January 9 4:00 MRA vs Copiah Girls 5:15 MRA vs Copiah Boys 6:30 JA vs Hillcrest Girls 7:45 JA vs Hillcrest Boys Friday, January 10 4:00 […]
The JA Softball team rallied together for a worthy community cause at Thanksgiving. Team members gathered food, crayons, and coloring books for a needy family that consisted of a single mom taking care of six children, four of whom she has taken responsibility for in response to absent parents from other families. Some JA players […]
(From left): Pat Taylor, Cliff Kling, John Stratton, Gene Barrett, and Bobby West During the November 15 MAIS playoffs, Jackson Academy honored Dr. Gene Barrett at halftime for his 30 years of generous service to JA student athletes. As an orthopedic surgeon and JA’s first and only team doctor, Dr. Barrett has traveled to both home and […]