Mississippi High School Basketball - Lamar ripped by Simpson Academy
January 17, 2023: Meridian, MS 39305
The Simpson Academy Cougars basketball team scored 64 points and held the host Lamar Raiders to 22 in the Cougars league triumph on Tuesday.
The Cougars now sport a 15-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Park Place Christian Academy for a MAIS 5A District 2 contest on Friday, January 20. Simpson Academy will battle a Crusaders team coming off a 54-46 league loss to Winston Academy (Louisville, MS). The Crusaders record now stands at 10-12.
The Raiders (4-10) will now prepare for their contest against East Rankin Academy (Pelahatchie, MS). The Patriots enter the MAIS 5A District 2 contest with a 3-6 record. In their last contest, East Rankin Academy was routed by Leake Academy (Madden, MS), 66-23, in a league contest.