Mississippi High School Basketball - Simpson Academy thwarts Leake Academy
January 5, 2024: Madden, MS 39109 The Simpson Academy Cougars (Mendenhall, MS) basketball knocked off the host Leake Academy Rebels (Madden, MS), 51-42 in Friday's league test.
The Cougars (15-8) will now prepare for their test against East Rankin Academy (Pelahatchie, MS). The Patriots go into the MAIS 5A District 2 test with a 25-4 record. In their last test, East Rankin Academy notched a victory over Wayne Academy (Waynesboro, MS), 62-7, in a league test.
The Rebels now own a 21-4 record. They play next when they host Park Place Christian Academy for a MAIS 5A District 2 test on Tuesday, January 9. Leake Academy will encounter a Crusaders squad coming off a 39-25 league loss to Lamar (Meridian, MS). The Crusaders record now stands at 1-7.