Jackson has the city's oldest athletic rivalry with Riverside High School (formerly Robert E. Lee High School). For many years the football game was played in the Gator Bowl Stadium on Thanksgiving Day, and it was a major event for students and alumni of both schools.
Jackson's citywide athletic rivalry with Riverside High School (formerly Robert E. Lee High School) dates back to many years ago. The annual football match was traditionally held at the Gator Bowl Stadium on Thanksgiving Day, a highlight event for students and graduates of both schools.