East Rankin Academy Patriots (Pelahatchie, MS) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Bayou Academy Colts (Cleveland, MS), 65-48 in a non-league bout.

With the win, East Rankin Academy upgrades its record to 14-2 on the season. The Patriots host Amite School Center (Liberty, MS) to play the Rebels in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 2. The Rebels go into the bout with a record of 1-3. Amite School Center lost 69-12 in their recent non-league bout against Brookhaven Academy (Brookhaven, MS)

Next up, the Colts play the Simpson Academy Cougars (Mendenhall, MS) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 1. Bayou Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 3-5 season record. The Cougars go into the bout with a 5-6 record after their 56-44 non-league win over Jackson Academy (Jackson, MS).