Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Madison-Ridgeland Academy Patriots (Madison, MS) and the host Starkville Yellowjackets (Starkville, MS), saw Madison-Ridgeland Academy's basketball squad overcome Starkville by a tally of 58-50.

With the victory, Madison-Ridgeland Academy improves its record to 15-0 on the campaign. The Patriots host Clinton Christian Academy (Clinton, MS) to confront the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Monday, December 18. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 4-5. Clinton Christian Academy won 36-34 in their recent non-league challenge against South Pike (Magnolia, MS)

Next up, the Yellowjackets confront the Murrah Mustangs (Jackson, MS) in a 7A Region 2 challenge, on Tuesday, December 19. Starkville will attempt to improve on its 6-7 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 3-10 record after their 65-22 non-league loss to Canton (Canton, MS).