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The hardwood will heat up this Saturday afternoon when Mississippi’s Jackson Academy Raiders (8-5) cross state lines to challenge the three-time defending 7A champion Hoover Buccaneers (14-6) in an intriguing interstate boys basketball matchup.
The Raiders, powered by their dynamic backcourt duo of Marcus Goodloe and Austin Richards, will look to upset the home-standing Bucs, who have been riding the leadership of seniors Jackson Sheffield, Messiah Millin and Michael Glass to another strong season.
Opening tipoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, January 3 with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network.
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What: Interstate clash: Jackson Academy Raiders head to Alabama for showdown with Hoover Bucs
When: Tipoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, January 3
Where: Hoover High School | Hoover, Alabama
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