Mississippi High School Basketball - Leake Academy nipped by Lamar
December 10, 2021: Meridian, MS 39305 The Lamar Raiders tipped the visiting Leake Academy Rebels basketball team by a final score of 65-61 in Friday's league game.
In their next game, the Raiders face the Simpson Academy Cougars (Mendenhall, MS) in a MAIS 5A District 2 game, on Thursday, December 16. Lamar will attempt to move on its 5-6 season record. The Cougars enter the game with a 9-3 record after their 66-25 league win over Winston Academy (Louisville, MS).
With the defeat, Leake Academy moves to 0-3 on the year. The Rebels travel to Tri-County Academy (Flora, MS) to face the Rebels in a non-league game on Monday, December 20. The Rebels enter the game with a record of 2-2.