The Greenville Christian Saints basketball squad (Greenville, MS), was outscored 44-34 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Starkville Academy Volunteers (Starkville, MS)

With the victory, Starkville Academy advances its record to 14-5 on the year. The Volunteers host Pillow Academy (Greenwood, MS) to meet the Mustangs in a MAIS 5A District 1 battle on Tuesday, January 14. The Mustangs enter the battle with a record of 0-13. Pillow Academy lost 79-39 in their recent non-league battle against Simpson Academy (Mendenhall, MS)

The Saints now own a 8-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Delta Streets Academy for a MAIS 4A District 2 battle on Tuesday, January 21.