Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Leake Academy couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the East Rankin Academy Patriots by a score of 47-44 on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Rebels have suffered since February 14, 2024.
Leake Academy's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Marleigh Myers, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds. Jenna Allen was another key player, putting up 11 points and eight boards.
Leake Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 31-3. As for East Rankin Academy, they pushed their record up to 33-2 with the victory, which was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season.
Coming up, Leake Academy will take on Brookhaven Academy at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Leake Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 55.8 points per game this season. East Rankin Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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