The Kirk Academy Raiders basketball squad (Grenada, MS), was nudged 51-44 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Bayou Academy Colts (Cleveland, MS)

With the victory, Bayou Academy advances its record to 3-6 on the year. The Colts travel to Rossville Christian Academy (Rossville, TN) to meet the Wolves in a MAIS 5A District 1 battle on Saturday, December 14. The Wolves go into the game with a record of 5-7.

With the loss, Kirk Academy falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Raiders host Central Hinds Academy (Raymond, MS) to confront the Cougars in a non-league game on Saturday, December 21. The Cougars go into the game with a record of 7-6.