A Day 41 Years in the Making

by Michael McAnally Head Coach, Girls Basketball Class of 1996

March 2, 2022, will long be etched in the memory of Jackson Prep basketball fans as both the varsity girls and boys teams captured the Overall State Championship. It was the first year since 1981 that both basketball programs won the Overall title. For the girls program the 37-34 thrilling victory over Leake Academy was the program’s sixth Overall title and first since 2006. For the boys program the 43-32 win over Jackson Academy was the program’s 15th Overall title and first since 2012. Not only did both teams secure the Overall state championships, both teams also captured the Class 6A title. That feat was also a first since the 1981 season. The teams were led by a plethora of seniors – seven for each team. The Lady Patriots were led by Madeleine Black, Josie Duncan, Andie Flatgard, Margie Frye, Annie Jicka, Olivia Smith, and Julia Stradinger. The Patriots were led by Cam Brent, Walker Craddock, Wayne

Hsieh, Haddon McLeod, Lampton Moore, Josh Powe, and John Camp Wise. Class 6A Player of the Year Andie Flatgard (Class of 2022) said, “Last season was one our seven seniors had worked toward for years. I can’t even put into words the feeling of finally winning the gold ball with my very best friends, and I wouldn’t trade those memories for anything.” It was a season that will not be soon forgotten by the Jackson Prep family. Go Prep!