The East Rankin Academy Patriots tipped the host Simpson Academy Cougars basketball team by a final score of 52-49 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Patriots face the Heritage Academy Patriots (Columbus, MS) in a non-league game, on Wednesday, February 7. East Rankin Academy will attempt to move on its 31-6 season record. The Patriots enter the game with a 13-8 record after their 61-47 league loss to Pillow Academy (Greenwood, MS).

With the defeat, Simpson Academy moves to 21-12 on the year. The Cougars travel to Bayou Academy (Cleveland, MS) to face the Colts in a non-league game on Tuesday, February 6. The Colts enter the game with a record of 15-11. Bayou Academy lost 67-40 in their recent league game against Rossville Christian Academy (Rossville, TN)