Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the East Rankin Academy Patriots (Pelahatchie, MS) and the host Central Hinds Academy Cougars (Raymond, MS), saw East Rankin Academy's basketball squad overcome Central Hinds Academy by a tally of 61-43.

With the victory, East Rankin Academy improves its record to 11-1 on the campaign. The Patriots host Pillow Academy (Greenwood, MS) to confront the Mustangs in a non-league challenge on Monday, November 20. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 5-0. Pillow Academy won 49-34 in their recent non-league challenge against Leake Academy (Madden, MS)

Next up, the Cougars confront the Heritage Academy Patriots (Columbus, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, November 20. Central Hinds Academy will attempt to improve on its 4-3 season record.