The Wayne Academy Jaguars basketball squad (Waynesboro, MS), was crushed 62-24 in Monday's league battle with the host East Rankin Academy Patriots (Pelahatchie, MS)

With the victory, East Rankin Academy advances its record to 27-2 on the year. The Patriots host Lamar (Meridian, MS) to meet the Raiders in a MAIS 5A District 2 battle on Thursday, January 23. The Raiders enter the battle with a record of 14-10. Lamar won 41-27 in their recent league battle against Park Place Christian Academy (Pearl, MS)

The Jaguars now own a 6-22 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Leake Academy for a MAIS 5A District 2 battle on Thursday, January 23. Wayne Academy will meet a Rebels squad coming off a 65-38 non-league win over Newton (Newton, MS). The Rebels record now stands at 27-1.