Mississippi High School Basketball - Independence nips Marshall Academy
November 8, 2025: Independence, MS 38618 In Saturday's non-league match, the host Independence Wildcats basketball squad scored a tight 62-55 victory over the Marshall Academy Patriots.
With the victory, Independence advances its record to 2-1 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Water Valley (Water Valley, MS) to face the Blue Devils in a non-league match on Tuesday, November 11. The Blue Devils enter the match with a record of 0-0.
The Patriots now own a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Delta Streets Academy for a non-league match on Thursday, November 13. Marshall Academy will battle a Lions team coming off a 61-26 non-league loss to Leake Academy (Madden, MS). The Lions record now stands at 0-1.