The East Rankin Academy Patriots nipped the visiting Simpson Academy Cougars basketball squad by a final score of 63-60 in Friday's non-league outing.

Next, the Patriots face the Leake Academy Rebels (Madden, MS) in a non-league outing, on Saturday, February 8. East Rankin Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 32-2 season record. The Rebels enter the outing with a 30-2 record after their 63-29 non-league win over Starkville Academy (Starkville, MS).

With the loss, Simpson Academy falls to 22-7 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Pillow Academy (Greenwood, MS) to confront the Mustangs in a non-league game on Saturday, February 8. The Mustangs go into the game with a record of 20-6. Pillow Academy won 56-37 in their recent non-league game against Lamar (Meridian, MS)