Mississippi High School Basketball - East Rankin Academy overwhelmed by Leake Academy
January 17, 2023: Pelahatchie, MS 39145 The Leake Academy Rebels basketball team scored 66 points and restricted the host East Rankin Academy Patriots to 23 in the Rebels league victory on Tuesday.
The Rebels now sport a 16-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Winston Academy for a MAIS 5A District 2 contest on Friday, January 20. Leake Academy will battle a Patriots team coming off a 54-46 league win over Park Place Christian Academy (Pearl, MS). The Patriots record now stands at 4-5.
The Patriots (3-6) will now prepare for their contest against Lamar (Meridian, MS). The Raiders come into the MAIS 5A District 2 contest with a 4-10 record. In their last contest, Lamar was routed by Simpson Academy (Mendenhall, MS), 64-22, in a league contest.