Mississippi High School Football - East Rankin Academy thwarted by Simpson Academy
September 13, 2024: Mendenhall, MS 39114 Simpson Academy Cougars (Mendenhall, MS) fans went home in high spirits Friday as they saw their football team achieve victory over the visiting East Rankin Academy Patriots (Pelahatchie, MS), 42-17 in a league battle.
With the win, Simpson Academy improves its record to 1-3 on the season. The Cougars host Taylorsville (Taylorsville, MS) to play the Tartars in a non-league battle on Friday, September 20. The Tartars go into the battle with a record of 1-2. Taylorsville lost 26-12 in their recent non-league battle against Raleigh (Raleigh, MS)
The Patriots now have a 1-4 record. They play next when they host Copiah Academy for a MAIS 5A District 2 battle on Friday, September 20. East Rankin Academy will play a Colonels team coming off a 26-0 non-league win over Northpoint Christian (Southaven, MS). The Colonels record now stands at 3-1.