Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Starkville Academy Volunteers (Starkville, MS) and the host Lamar Raiders (Meridian, MS), saw Starkville Academy's basketball squad overcome Lamar by a tally of 49-37.

With the victory, Starkville Academy improves its record to 8-5 on the campaign. The Volunteers travel to Houlka (Houlka, MS) to confront the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 28. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 8-7. Houlka won 73-40 in their recent non-league challenge against Vardaman (Vardaman, MS)

Next up, the Raiders confront the Nanih Waiya Warriors (Louisville, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 28. Lamar will attempt to improve on its 4-11 season record.