Mississippi High School Basketball - Lamar can't hold off East Rankin Academy
January 19, 2024: Pelahatchie, MS 39145 The Lamar Raiders basketball team (Meridian, MS), was nudged 46-39 in Friday's league battle with the host East Rankin Academy Patriots (Pelahatchie, MS)
The Patriots now sport a 28-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Pillow Academy for a non-league battle on Saturday, January 20.
The Raiders (10-12) will now prepare for their battle against Park Place Christian Academy (Pearl, MS). The Crusaders come into the MAIS 5A District 2 battle with a 1-11 record. In their last battle, Park Place Christian Academy was nudged by Wayne Academy (Waynesboro, MS), 50-20, in a league battle.