Mississippi High School Basketball - St. Joseph Catholic tops Leake Academy
January 16, 2023: Madison, MS 39110 Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the St. Joseph Catholic Bruins (Madison, MS) and the visiting Leake Academy Rebels (Madden, MS), saw St. Joseph Catholic's basketball squad knock off Leake Academy by a tally of 47-28.
With the victory, St. Joseph Catholic improves its record to 17-3 on the campaign. The Bruins host Copiah Academy (Gallman, MS) to play the Colonels in a MAIS 5A District 3 challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Colonels come into the challenge with a record of 2-3. Copiah Academy lost 65-63 in their recent non-league challenge against Bayou Academy (Cleveland, MS)
Next up, the Rebels play the East Rankin Academy Patriots (Pelahatchie, MS) in a MAIS 5A District 2 challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Leake Academy will attempt to improve on its 15-10 season record. The Patriots come into the challenge with a 3-5 record after their 55-33 league loss to Park Place Christian Academy (Pearl, MS).