Kirk Academy Raiders (Grenada, MS) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Winston Academy Patriots (Louisville, MS), 51-50 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Kirk Academy upgrades its record to 24-8 on the campaign. The Raiders host Oak Hill Academy (West Point, MS) to play the Raiders in a non-league bout on Saturday, February 10. The Raiders come into the bout with a record of 20-5. Oak Hill Academy won 53-48 in their recent non-league bout against Greenville Christian (Greenville, MS)