In Thursday's non-league game, the visiting Leake Academy Rebels baseball team scored a close 9-5 win over the Ethel Tigers.

The Rebels (4-1) will now prepare for their game against Park Place Christian Academy (Pearl, MS). The Crusaders go into the MAIS 5A District 2 game with a 8-3 record.

Next, the Tigers play the McAdams Bulldogs (McAdams, MS) in a 1A Region 6 game, on Friday, March 7. Ethel will attempt to improve on its 2-13 season record. The Bulldogs go into the game with a 1-2 record after their 17-2 league win over Ethel (Ethel, MS).