Mississippi High School Basketball - Wayne Academy succumbs to Simpson Academy
December 8, 2023: Waynesboro, MS 39367 The Simpson Academy Cougars topped the host Wayne Academy Jaguars basketball team by a final score of 64-45 in Friday's league game.
In their next game, the Cougars face the Pillow Academy Mustangs (Greenwood, MS) in a non-league game, on Monday, December 11. Simpson Academy will attempt to move on its 8-3 season record. The Mustangs enter the game with a 3-6 record after their 58-44 league loss to Starkville Academy (Starkville, MS).
With the defeat, Wayne Academy moves to 3-4 on the year. The Jaguars host Park Place Christian Academy (Pearl, MS) to face the Crusaders in a MAIS 5A District 2 game on Friday, December 15. The Crusaders enter the game with a record of 11-5.