Madison-Ridgeland Academy Patriots (Madison, MS) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Bayou Academy Colts (Cleveland, MS), 52-41 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Madison-Ridgeland Academy upgrades its record to 17-5 on the year. The Patriots host Presbyterian Christian (Hattiesburg, MS) to face the Bobcats in a MAIS 6A District 1 match on Tuesday, January 7. The Bobcats enter the match with a record of 14-5. Presbyterian Christian won 57-19 in their recent non-league match against Wayne Academy (Waynesboro, MS)

The Colts now sport a 3-9 record. They put it on the line next when they host Pillow Academy for a MAIS 5A District 1 match on Friday, January 10. Bayou Academy will face a Mustangs squad coming off a 61-27 league win over Magnolia Heights (Senatobia, MS). The Mustangs record now stands at 13-5.