On Friday, the East Rankin Academy Patriots faced the Leake Academy Rebels in a battle between two of the state's top teams. East Rankin Academy took a 46-41 hit to the loss column at the hands of Leake Academy. East Rankin Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Leake Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Leake Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Katye Jones out in front who scored eight points along with 14 rebounds and three steals. Marleigh Myers was another key contributor, scoring ten points.
East Rankin Academy's loss dropped their record down to 29-6. As for Leake Academy, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 26-4.
East Rankin Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Leake Academy also has no future games currently scheduled.
