Benton Academy @ Sharkey Issaquena Academy

Mississippi High School Basketball - Benton Academy nudges Sharkey Issaquena Academy

(January 25, 2010: Rolling Fork, MS 39159) Benton Academy Raiders (Benton, MS) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the host Sharkey Issaquena Academy Confederates (Rolling Fork, MS), 45-43 in a league bout.

With the win, Benton Academy upgrades its record to 12-7 on the season. The Raiders travel to Tri-County Academy (Flora, MS) to encounter the Rebels in a MAIS A District 4 bout on Tuesday, January 26. The Rebels enter the game with a record of 6-8. Tri-County Academy won 43-23 in their recent league game against Central Holmes Christian (Lexington, MS)

With the defeat, Sharkey Issaquena Academy moves to 4-19 on the year. The Confederates travel to Humphreys Academy (Belzoni, MS) to face the Rebels in a MAIS A District 4 game on Tuesday, January 26. The Rebels enter the game with a record of 10-8. Humphreys Academy won 33-32 in their recent non-league game against Manchester Academy (Yazoo City, MS)