Mississippi High School Basketball - East Rankin Academy fells Simpson Academy
January 10, 2015: Pelahatchie, MS 39145 East Rankin Academy Patriots (Pelahatchie, MS) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Simpson Academy Cougars (Mendenhall, MS), 51-36 in a non-league bout.
With the win, East Rankin Academy upgrades its record to 2-1 on the season. The Patriots travel to Jackson Prep (Jackson, MS) to play the Patriots in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, January 28. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 0-2.
Next up, the Cougars play the Hartfield Academy Hawks (Flowood, MS) in a MAIS AA District 4 challenge, on Tuesday, January 13. Simpson Academy will attempt to improve on its 12-12 season record. The Hawks come into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 46-23 non-league loss to McLaurin (Florence, MS).