Brookhaven Academy Cougars (Brookhaven, MS) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Amite School Center Rebels (Liberty, MS), 62-16 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Brookhaven Academy upgrades its record to 15-4 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Copiah Academy (Gallman, MS) to play the Colonels in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 16. The Colonels come into the bout with a record of 1-11. Copiah Academy lost 56-37 in their recent non-league bout against Central Hinds Academy (Raymond, MS)

Next up, the Rebels play the Christian Collegiate Academy Bulldogs (Gulfport, MS) in a MAIS 4A District 5 bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Amite School Center will attempt to upgrade on its 1-6 season record.