Basketball Recap: Starkville Academy Volunteers vs. East Rankin Academy Patriots
Starkville Academy lost against East Rankin Academy back in November of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Starkville Academy Volunteers fell 50-38 to the East Rankin Academy Patriots. The defeat continues a trend for the Volunteers in their matchups with the Patriots: they've now lost four in a row.
Despite the loss, Starkville Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Raylee Jones went 7 for 13 en route to 19 points plus eight rebounds. Jones is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Sara Stokes McReynolds, who posted nine points along with five rebounds.
Starkville Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for East Rankin Academy, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Starkville Academy will welcome Oak Hill Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for East Rankin Academy, they will take on Columbia Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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