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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