Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Starkville Academy Volunteers (Starkville, MS) and the host Carroll Academy Rebels (Carrollton, MS), saw Starkville Academy's basketball squad hold off Carroll Academy by a tally of 39-38.

With the victory, Starkville Academy improves its record to 2-0 on the campaign. The Volunteers host Leake Academy (Madden, MS) to confront the Rebels in a non-league challenge on Saturday, November 11. The Rebels come into the challenge with a record of 2-1. Leake Academy won 85-48 in their recent non-league challenge against Columbus Christian Academy (Steens, MS)

Next up, the Rebels confront the Central Holmes Christian Trojans (Lexington, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, November 9. Carroll Academy will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Trojans come into the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 47-35 non-league win over Indianola Academy (Indianola, MS).