Mississippi High School Basketball - Leake Central nipped by Leake Academy
January 16, 2023: Carthage, MS 39051
The Leake Academy Rebels tipped the host Leake Central Gators basketball team by a final score of 50-43 in Monday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Rebels face the East Rankin Academy Patriots (Pelahatchie, MS) in a MAIS 5A District 2 game, on Tuesday, January 17. Leake Academy will attempt to move on its 27-2 season record.
With the defeat, Leake Central moves to 12-4 on the year. The Gators host Kosciusko (Kosciusko, MS) to face the Whippets in a 4A Region 4 game on Tuesday, January 17. The Whippets enter the game with a record of 12-7. Kosciusko won 53-50 in their recent non-league game against Murrah (Jackson, MS)
