In Saturday's non-league test, the Simpson Academy Cougars (Mendenhall, MS) basketball squad trounced the host Pillow Academy Mustangs (Greenwood, MS), by a score of 48-25.

Next, the Cougars clash with the Lamar Raiders (Meridian, MS) in a test, on Tuesday, January 14. Simpson Academy will attempt to improve on its 16-1 season record. The Raiders come into the test with a 0-1 record after their 56-16 league loss to Simpson Academy (Mendenhall, MS).