Mississippi High School Basketball - Leake Academy crushes Wayne Academy
January 4, 2024: Waynesboro, MS 39367 Leake Academy Rebels (Madden, MS) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Wayne Academy Jaguars (Waynesboro, MS), 66-25 in a league bout.
With the win, Leake Academy upgrades its record to 20-3 on the season. The Rebels host Simpson Academy (Mendenhall, MS) to clash with the Cougars in a MAIS 5A District 2 bout on Friday, January 5. The Cougars go into the bout with a record of 14-8. Simpson Academy lost 37-35 in their recent non-league bout against Central Hinds Academy (Raymond, MS)
Next up, the Jaguars clash with the East Rankin Academy Patriots (Pelahatchie, MS) in a MAIS 5A District 2 bout, on Friday, January 5. Wayne Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 4-13 season record. The Patriots go into the bout with a 24-4 record after their 53-34 league win over Lamar (Meridian, MS).