The Wayne Academy Jaguars topped the host East Rankin Academy Patriots basketball team by a final score of 62-44 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Jaguars face the Lamar Raiders (Meridian, MS) in a MAIS 5A District 2 game, on Tuesday, January 9. Wayne Academy will attempt to move on its 4-5 season record. The Raiders enter the game with a 8-12 record after their 59-53 league win over Park Place Christian Academy (Pearl, MS).

With the defeat, East Rankin Academy moves to 0-10 on the year. The Patriots host Simpson Academy (Mendenhall, MS) to confront the Cougars in a MAIS 5A District 2 battle on Tuesday, January 9. The Cougars come into the battle with a record of 16-3. Simpson Academy won 61-59 in their recent league battle against Leake Academy (Madden, MS)