Lamar is 0-10 against Leake Academy since January of 2022 but things could change on Thursday. The Raiders will head out to take on the Rebels at 6:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, Lamar was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 34-29 to Starkville Academy.
Meanwhile, Leake Academy entered their tilt with Tri-County Academy on Tuesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They took their game with ease, bagging a 71-22 win over Tri-County Academy. Leake Academy has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 32 points or more this season.
Leake Academy's win came from a few key players Lamar will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jenna Allen, who went 6-for-12 to rack up 19 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Addie Crowe, who shot 60% from the field on her way to 15 points and three steals.
Leake Academy's victory bumped their record up to 11-3. As for Lamar, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-8.
Things could have been worse for Lamar, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 61-47 loss to Leake Academy when the teams last played back in January. Can the Raiders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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