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.
The longstanding athletic contest between Jackson and Riverside High School (previously known as Robert E. Lee High School) has been a cherished tradition. For years, the football game took place in the Gator Bowl Stadium on Thanksgiving Day, drawing large crowds of students and alumni from both institutions.