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Mississippi High School Basketball - Leake Academy tops East Rankin Academy
December 16, 2022: Madden, MS 39109
Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Leake Academy Rebels (Madden, MS) and the visiting East Rankin Academy Patriots (Pelahatchie, MS), saw Leake Academy's basketball squad knock off East Rankin Academy by a tally of 51-32.
With the victory, Leake Academy improves its record to 17-1 on the campaign. The Rebels travel to Bayou Academy (Cleveland, MS) to play the Colts in a non-league challenge on Monday, December 19. The Colts come into the challenge with a record of 7-8. Bayou Academy won 55-38 in their recent league challenge against Starkville Academy (Starkville, MS)
Next up, the Patriots play the Oak Forest Academy Yellowjackets (Amite, LA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, December 19. East Rankin Academy will attempt to improve on its 11-9 season record. The Yellowjackets come into the challenge with a 1-2 record after their 43-40 non-league loss to Jackson Prep (Jackson, MS).