Mississippi High School Basketball - Leake Academy thwarts Philadelphia
December 7, 2024: Philadelphia, MS 39350 The crowd at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Leake Academy Rebels (Madden, MS) and the host Philadelphia Tornadoes (Philadelphia, MS), observed Leake Academy's basketball team knock off Philadelphia by a score of 51-37.
The Rebels (5-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Park Place Christian Academy (Pearl, MS). The Crusaders come into the MAIS 5A District 2 challenge with a 3-8 record.
In their next game, the Tornadoes encounter the West Lauderdale Knights (Collinsville, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 14. Philadelphia will attempt to improve on its 4-6 season record.