Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Leake Academy couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 46-37 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pillow Academy Mustangs on Saturday. The Rebels have been going strong on the season, but this is now their second defeat in a row.
Leake Academy's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sarah Prince, who posted eight points. Another player making a difference was Jenna Allen, who went 5-for-11 en route to 12 points.

Rebels
02/15/25 @ Pillow Academy | 13 |
02/05/25 vs Starkville Academy | 11 |
12/27/24 vs Choctaw Central | 6 |
12/21/24 vs DeSoto | 13 |
Even though they lost, Leake Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in December of 2024.
Leake Academy's record now sits at 32-5. As for Pillow Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 17 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 22-8 record this season.
As of now, neither Leake Academy nor Pillow Academy have any future games scheduled.
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