Lamar Raiders (Meridian, MS) followers went home content Tuesday as they observed their basketball team smash the host Wayne Academy Jaguars (Waynesboro, MS), 65-26 in a league game.

In their next game, the Raiders face the Leake Academy Rebels (Madden, MS) in a MAIS 5A District 2 game, on Friday, January 12. Lamar will attempt to move on its 9-10 season record. The Rebels enter the game with a 22-4 record after their 71-29 league win over Park Place Christian Academy (Pearl, MS).

With the defeat, Wayne Academy moves to 4-15 on the year. The Jaguars travel to Simpson Academy (Mendenhall, MS) to face the Cougars in a MAIS 5A District 2 game on Friday, January 12. The Cougars enter the game with a record of 15-9.