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East Rankin AcademySimpson Academy

Patriots
57
Cougars
53

The Simpson Academy (Mendenhall, MS) varsity basketball team lost Thursday's home non-conference game against East Rankin Academy (Pelahatchie, MS) by a score of 57-53.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
East Rankin Academy191871357
Simpson Academy1213131553
Final score provided by W. Mullins.
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Game Story

Mississippi High School Basketball - Simpson Academy held off by East Rankin Academy

November 20, 2025: Mendenhall, MS 39114

In Thursday's non-league test, the East Rankin Academy Patriots (Pelahatchie, MS) basketball squad got by the host Simpson Academy Cougars (Mendenhall, MS), by a score of 57-53.

Next, the Patriots encounter the Columbia Academy Cougars (Columbia, MS) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, November 22. East Rankin Academy will attempt to move on its 7-1 season record. The Cougars go into the bout with a 1-0 record after their 35-30 non-league win over Lamar (Meridian, MS).

With the loss, Simpson Academy falls to 7-2 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Louisville (Louisville, MS) to play the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Monday, November 24. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 5-1. Louisville won 55-46 in their recent non-league bout against Pontotoc (Pontotoc, MS)

Winston MullinsCougars Reporter
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  1. Check In

    1st Quarter
    19 - 12 The scorer has checked in. East Rankin Academy 19, Simpson Academy 12
    Posted @ 7:35p

  2. Game Attendance

    1st Quarter
    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 7:35p
  3. 19 - 12

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    East Rankin Academy 19, Simpson Academy 12
    Posted @ 7:35p
  4. 22 - 12

    Score Alert

    East Rankin Academy2nd Quarter
    East Rankin Academy - makes a 3pt Field Goal. East Rankin Academy 22, Simpson Academy 12
    Posted @ 7:36p
  5. 25 - 12

    Score Alert

    East Rankin Academy2nd Quarter
    East Rankin Academy - makes a 3pt Field Goal. East Rankin Academy 25, Simpson Academy 12
    Posted @ 7:37p
  6. 28 - 12

    Score Alert

    East Rankin Academy2nd Quarter
    East Rankin Academy - makes a 3pt Field Goal. East Rankin Academy 28, Simpson Academy 12
    Posted @ 7:37p
  7. 31 - 12

    Score Alert

    East Rankin Academy2nd Quarter
    East Rankin Academy - makes a 3pt Field Goal. East Rankin Academy 31, Simpson Academy 12
    Posted @ 7:37p
  8. 34 - 12

    Score Alert

    East Rankin Academy2nd Quarter
    East Rankin Academy - makes a 3pt Field Goal. East Rankin Academy 34, Simpson Academy 12
    Posted @ 7:37p
  9. 37 - 12

    Score Alert

    East Rankin Academy2nd Quarter
    East Rankin Academy - makes a 3pt Field Goal. East Rankin Academy 37, Simpson Academy 12
    Posted @ 7:37p
  10. 37 - 15

    Score Alert

    Simpson Academy2nd Quarter
    Simpson Academy - makes a 3pt Field Goal. East Rankin Academy 37, Simpson Academy 15
    Posted @ 7:37p
  11. 37 - 18

    Score Alert

    Simpson Academy2nd Quarter
    Simpson Academy - makes a 3pt Field Goal. East Rankin Academy 37, Simpson Academy 18
    Posted @ 7:37p
  12. 37 - 21

    Score Alert

    Simpson Academy2nd Quarter
    Simpson Academy - makes a 3pt Field Goal. East Rankin Academy 37, Simpson Academy 21
    Posted @ 7:37p
  13. 37 - 24

    Score Alert

    Simpson Academy2nd Quarter
    Simpson Academy - makes a 3pt Field Goal. East Rankin Academy 37, Simpson Academy 24
    Posted @ 7:38p
  14. 37 - 25

    Score Alert

    Simpson Academy2nd Quarter
    Simpson Academy - makes a Free Throw. East Rankin Academy 37, Simpson Academy 25
    Posted @ 7:38p
  15. 37 - 25

    Halftime

    Halftime
    East Rankin Academy 37, Simpson Academy 25
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 7:38p
  16. 37 - 25

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    East Rankin Academy3rd Quarter
    East Rankin Academy's ball.
    Posted @ 7:38p
  17. 40 - 25

    Score Alert

    East Rankin Academy3rd Quarter
    East Rankin Academy - makes a 3pt Field Goal. East Rankin Academy 40, Simpson Academy 25
    Posted @ 7:38p
  18. 43 - 25

    Score Alert

    East Rankin Academy3rd Quarter
    East Rankin Academy - makes a 3pt Field Goal. East Rankin Academy 43, Simpson Academy 25
    Posted @ 7:39p
  19. 44 - 25

    Score Alert

    East Rankin Academy3rd Quarter
    East Rankin Academy - makes a Free Throw. East Rankin Academy 44, Simpson Academy 25
    Posted @ 7:39p
  20. 44 - 28

    Score Alert

    Simpson Academy3rd Quarter
    Simpson Academy - makes a 3pt Field Goal. East Rankin Academy 44, Simpson Academy 28
    Posted @ 7:39p
  21. 44 - 31

    Score Alert

    Simpson Academy3rd Quarter
    Simpson Academy - makes a 3pt Field Goal. East Rankin Academy 44, Simpson Academy 31
    Posted @ 7:39p
  22. 44 - 34

    Score Alert

    Simpson Academy3rd Quarter
    Simpson Academy - makes a 3pt Field Goal. East Rankin Academy 44, Simpson Academy 34
    Posted @ 7:39p
  23. 44 - 37

    Score Alert

    Simpson Academy3rd Quarter
    Simpson Academy - makes a 3pt Field Goal. East Rankin Academy 44, Simpson Academy 37
    Posted @ 7:39p
  24. 44 - 38

    Score Alert

    Simpson Academy3rd Quarter
    Simpson Academy - makes a Free Throw. East Rankin Academy 44, Simpson Academy 38
    Posted @ 7:39p
  25. 44 - 38

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    East Rankin Academy 44, Simpson Academy 38
    Posted @ 7:39p
  26. 47 - 38

    Score Alert

    East Rankin Academy4th Quarter
    East Rankin Academy - makes a 3pt Field Goal. East Rankin Academy 47, Simpson Academy 38
    Posted @ 7:39p
  27. 50 - 38

    Score Alert

    East Rankin Academy4th Quarter
    East Rankin Academy - makes a 3pt Field Goal. East Rankin Academy 50, Simpson Academy 38
    Posted @ 7:40p
  28. 53 - 38

    Score Alert

    East Rankin Academy4th Quarter
    East Rankin Academy - makes a 3pt Field Goal. East Rankin Academy 53, Simpson Academy 38
    Posted @ 7:40p
  29. 56 - 38

    Score Alert

    East Rankin Academy4th Quarter
    East Rankin Academy - makes a 3pt Field Goal. East Rankin Academy 56, Simpson Academy 38
    Posted @ 7:40p
  30. 56 - 41

    Score Alert

    Simpson Academy4th Quarter
    Simpson Academy - makes a 3pt Field Goal. East Rankin Academy 56, Simpson Academy 41
    Posted @ 7:40p
  31. 56 - 44

    Score Alert

    Simpson Academy4th Quarter
    Simpson Academy - makes a 3pt Field Goal. East Rankin Academy 56, Simpson Academy 44
    Posted @ 7:40p
  32. 56 - 47

    Score Alert

    Simpson Academy4th Quarter
    Simpson Academy - makes a 3pt Field Goal. East Rankin Academy 56, Simpson Academy 47
    Posted @ 7:40p
  33. 56 - 50

    Score Alert

    Simpson Academy4th Quarter
    Simpson Academy - makes a 3pt Field Goal. East Rankin Academy 56, Simpson Academy 50
    Posted @ 7:40p
  34. 56 - 53

    Score Alert

    Simpson Academy4th Quarter
    Simpson Academy - makes a 3pt Field Goal. East Rankin Academy 56, Simpson Academy 53
    Posted @ 7:40p
  35. 57 - 53

    Score Alert

    East Rankin Academy4th Quarter
    East Rankin Academy - makes a Free Throw. East Rankin Academy 57, Simpson Academy 53
    Posted @ 7:41p
  36. 57 - 53

    End of Game

    Final
    East Rankin Academy 57, Simpson Academy 53
    Posted @ 7:42p

ERA @ SA Basketball Game Info

Thu., Nov. 20, 2025 @ 6:15p
The Simpson Academy (Mendenhall, MS) varsity basketball team lost Thursday's home non-conference game against East Rankin Academy (Pelahatchie, MS) by a score of 57-53.

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Winston MullinsCougars Reporter

Rankings & Records

East Rankin Academy (25-26)

OverallHomeAwayWin %PFPA
7-14-03-1.875451343

Simpson Academy (25-26)

OverallHomeAwayNeutralWin %PFPA
7-22-13-12-0.778568309

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
East Rankin Academy		15.016.012.315.356.4
Simpson Academy		21.614.614.812.263.1

Head-to-Head

  • East Rankin Academy won this month
    11/6 @ 6:15pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Simpson Academy211017755
    ERA1613151458

    The Simpson Academy (Mendenhall, MS) varsity basketball team lost Thursday's away non-conference game against East Rankin Academy (Pelahatchie, MS) by a score of 58-55.

    Box score
  • East Rankin Academy won 3 days ago
    11/20 @ 6:15pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    ERA191871357
    Simpson Academy1213131553

    The East Rankin Academy (Pelahatchie, MS) varsity basketball team won Thursday's away non-conference game against Simpson Academy (Mendenhall, MS) by a score of 57-53.

    Box score

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
East Rankin Academy4-0Simpson Academy2-0
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
11/3/25East Rankin AcademyJackson Prep(W) 43-3312/9/25Simpson AcademyJackson Prep
11/4/25Leake AcademyEast Rankin Academy(W) 61-5112/2/25Simpson AcademyLeake Academy
11/13/25East Rankin AcademyCopiah Academy(W) 57-2211/18/25Simpson AcademyCopiah Academy(W) 61-13
1/24/26Copiah AcademyEast Rankin Academy12/4/25Copiah AcademySimpson Academy
11/17/25St. Joseph CatholicEast Rankin Academy(W) 74-4312/15/25St. Joseph CatholicSimpson Academy
12/4/25Park Place Christian AcademyEast Rankin Academy12/12/25Simpson AcademyPark Place Christian Academy
1/20/26Park Place Christian AcademySimpson Academy
12/12/25LamarEast Rankin Academy1/15/26Simpson AcademyLamar
1/16/26East Rankin AcademyLamar
12/15/25East Rankin AcademyOak Forest Academy10/27/25Oak Forest AcademySimpson Academy(W) 45-33
1/6/26Starkville AcademyEast Rankin Academy1/16/26Starkville AcademySimpson Academy
1/23/26East Rankin AcademyStarkville Academy

Record Breakdown

East Rankin Academy (25-26)

Simpson Academy (25-26)
7-1
Overall
7-2
0-0
League
0-0
7-1
Non-League
5-2
2-0
Head to Head
0-2
4-0
Common Opponent
2-0
4-0
Home
2-1
3-1
Away
3-1
0-0
Neutral
2-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
7-1
In-State
6-2
0-0
Out-of-State
1-0