The Delta Streets Academy Lions basketball squad (Greenwood, MS), was crushed 68-43 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Marshall Academy Patriots (Holly Springs, MS)

With the victory, Marshall Academy advances its record to 1-3 on the year. The Patriots travel to Jumpertown (Booneville, MS) to meet the Cardinals in a non-league battle on Monday, January 6. The Cardinals enter the battle with a record of 6-10. Jumpertown lost 60-18 in their recent non-league battle against Thrasher (Booneville, MS)

The Lions now own a 9-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Washington for a MAIS 4A District 2 battle on Tuesday, January 7. Delta Streets Academy will meet a Generals squad coming off a 34-21 non-league loss to Starkville Academy (Starkville, MS). The Generals record now stands at 2-2.