The Simpson Academy Cougars topped the visiting Lamar Raiders basketball team by a final score of 32-12 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Park Place Christian Academy Crusaders (Pearl, MS) in a game, on Friday, January 19. Simpson Academy will attempt to move on its 10-8 season record.

With the defeat, Lamar moves to 0-2 on the year. The Raiders travel to East Rankin Academy (Pelahatchie, MS) to face the Patriots in a game on Friday, January 19. The Patriots enter the game with a record of 1-1. East Rankin Academy won 47-31 in their recent league game against Simpson Academy (Mendenhall, MS)