Leake Academy varsity basketball teams played in the championship round of the 5A District 2 tournament that took place at Lamar School in Meridian. The Lady Rebels played the number 1 seed East Rankin Academy Lady Patriots and fell short to the Patriots by 8 points, 42-34. The Lady Rebels finish as the runner up to the district 2 title and will enter next weeks North 5A Tournament as the #2 seed from district 2. The Rebels played the Cougars from Simpson Academy in the championship game and the game was tied at the end of regulation 45-45, however, in overtime the Cougars outscored the Rebels by 7 points to win the game 63-56. The Rebels will also enter the North 5A Tournament as the #2 seed from District 2 that will be held at East Rankin Academy in Pelahatchie. Game times for both teams will be posted when available. Boswell Media Sports will provide live coverage on Cruisin 98.3 and video streaming on cruisin98news.com
