Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Winston Academy Patriots (Louisville, MS) and the visiting Lamar Raiders (Meridian, MS), saw Winston Academy's basketball squad hold off Lamar by a tally of 53-52.

With the victory, Winston Academy improves its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Patriots host Simpson Academy (Mendenhall, MS) to play the Cougars in a MAIS 5A District 2 challenge on Friday, December 9. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 6-3. Simpson Academy won 73-30 in their recent league challenge against East Rankin Academy (Pelahatchie, MS)

Next up, the Raiders play the Leake Academy Rebels (Madden, MS) in a MAIS 5A District 2 challenge, on Friday, December 9. Lamar will attempt to improve on its 0-4 season record. The Rebels come into the challenge with a 5-7 record after their 60-58 league loss to Park Place Christian Academy (Pearl, MS).