The Oak Forest Academy Yellowjackets got by the host Jackson Prep Patriots basketball squad by a final score of 55-54 in Saturday's non-league outing.

Next, the Yellowjackets clash with the Parklane Academy Pioneers (McComb, MS) in a MAIS 5A District 3 outing, on Tuesday, January 7. Oak Forest Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 18-2 season record. The Pioneers come into the outing with a 1-3 record after their 50-41 non-league win over Woodlawn Prep (Columbia, MS).

The Patriots (15-3) will now prepare for their outing against St. Joseph Catholic (Madison, MS). The Bruins come into the MAIS 6A District 1 outing with a 19-1 record. In their last outing, St. Joseph Catholic held off St. Joseph (Greenville, MS), 71-20, in a non-league outing.