Mississippi High School Basketball - Wayne Academy trounced by Lamar
December 5, 2023: Meridian, MS 39305 The Lamar Raiders routed the visiting Wayne Academy Jaguars basketball team by a final score of 64-39 in Tuesday's league game.
In their next game, the Raiders face the Leake Academy Rebels (Madden, MS) in a MAIS 5A District 2 game, on Friday, December 8. Lamar will attempt to move on its 5-6 season record. The Rebels enter the game with a 11-2 record after their 65-15 league win over Park Place Christian Academy (Pearl, MS).
With the defeat, Wayne Academy moves to 4-8 on the year. The Jaguars host Simpson Academy (Mendenhall, MS) to face the Cougars in a MAIS 5A District 2 game on Friday, December 8. The Cougars enter the game with a record of 8-6. Simpson Academy won 40-30 in their recent non-league game against Heritage Academy (Columbus, MS)