The Leake Academy varsity basketball season came to an end tonight in the opening round of the State 5A Tournament being played at Copiah Academy in Gallman. The # 4 seed Lady Rebels played the #1 seed Lady Pioneers of Parklane Academy. The Lady Rebels trailed by 3 points at halftime and would lose the game by 3 points, 59-56 to bring their season to a close with a 28-8 season record.
The # 4 seed Rebels faced off with the # 1 seed Yellowjackets of Oak Forest Academy in their game. The Rebels trailed by 1 point at halftime, 19-18 and lost the game by 1 point 35-34 ending their season at the State Tournament. The Rebels finish with a 24-12 overall season record.
Boswell Media Sports and Cruisin 98 congratulate all the players and coaches of Leake Academy for another outstanding year of basketball.
