The East Rankin Academy Patriots routed the visiting Tri-County Academy Rebels basketball team by a final score of 53-21 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Patriots face the Laurel Christian Lions (Laurel, MS) in a non-league game, on Friday, November 4. East Rankin Academy will attempt to move on its 3-2 season record. The Lions enter the game with a 0-1 record after their 42-31 non-league loss to Enterprise (Enterprise, MS).

With the defeat, Tri-County Academy moves to 0-2 on the year. The Rebels host Winona Christian (Winona, MS) to face the Stars in a non-league game on Monday, November 7. The Stars enter the game with a record of 4-0. Winona Christian won 64-24 in their recent non-league game against Lee Academy (Marianna, AR)