In Tuesday's league test, the Simpson Academy Cougars (Mendenhall, MS) basketball squad trounced the visiting East Rankin Academy Patriots (Pelahatchie, MS), by a score of 82-27.

Next, the Cougars encounter the Wayne Academy Jaguars (Waynesboro, MS) in a MAIS 5A District 2 test, on Thursday, January 9. Simpson Academy will attempt to improve on its 13-1 season record. The Jaguars come into the test with a 12-5 record after their 68-53 league win over Lamar (Meridian, MS).

The Patriots (0-10) will now prepare for their test against Copiah Academy (Gallman, MS). The Colonels come into the non-league test with a 9-9 record. In their last test, Copiah Academy bounced Varsity Opponent (, ), 72-48, in a non-league test.