Heritage Academy Patriots (Columbus, MS) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting East Rankin Academy Patriots (Pelahatchie, MS), 28-24 in a league match.

With the victory, Heritage Academy upgrades its record to 5-1 on the year. The Patriots travel to Winston Academy (Louisville, MS) to confront the Patriots in a non-league game on Monday, December 8. The Patriots go into the game with a record of 0-0.

With the loss, East Rankin Academy falls to 0-3 on the campaign.