Mississippi High School Basketball - Simpson Academy holds off Central Hinds Academy
December 29, 2016: Mendenhall, MS 39114 Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Simpson Academy Cougars (Mendenhall, MS) and the visiting Central Hinds Academy Cougars (Raymond, MS), saw Simpson Academy's basketball squad hold off Central Hinds Academy by a tally of 56-50.
With the victory, Simpson Academy improves its record to 10-5 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Parklane Academy (McComb, MS) to confront the Pioneers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 3. The Pioneers come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.
Next up, the Cougars confront the Park Place Christian Academy Crusaders (Pearl, MS) in a MAIS AAA District 3 challenge, on Tuesday, January 3. Central Hinds Academy will attempt to improve on its 4-3 season record. The Crusaders come into the challenge with a 5-4 record after their 76-38 non-league loss to Simpson Academy (Mendenhall, MS).
