Mississippi High School Basketball - Starkville Academy nips Wayne Academy
December 3, 2024: Waynesboro, MS 39367 In Tuesday's non-league contest, the visiting Starkville Academy Volunteers basketball team scored a close 47-44 win over the Wayne Academy Jaguars.
The Volunteers (7-3) will now prepare for their contest against Magnolia Heights (Senatobia, MS). The Chiefs come into the MAIS 5A District 1 contest with a 3-0 record. In their last contest, Magnolia Heights edged Delta Streets Academy (Greenwood, MS), 66-38, in a non-league contest.
In their next game, the Jaguars battle the St. Patrick Fighting Irish (Biloxi, MS) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, December 7. Wayne Academy will attempt to better on its 5-2 season record.