The East Rankin Academy Patriots routed the host Clinton Christian Academy Warriors basketball team by a final score of 73-28 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Patriots face the Bowling Green Buccaneers (Franklinton, LA) in a non-league game, on Friday, December 29. East Rankin Academy will attempt to move on its 22-4 season record. The Buccaneers enter the game with a 2-6 record after their 43-29 non-league loss to Bay (Bay St. Louis, MS).

With the defeat, Clinton Christian Academy moves to 2-10 on the year. The Warriors host Riverfield Academy (Rayville, LA) to face the Raiders in a MAIS 4A District 4 game on Friday, January 5. The Raiders enter the game with a record of 2-6. Riverfield Academy lost 71-34 in their recent non-league game against Brookhaven Academy (Brookhaven, MS)