Simpson Academy Cougars (Mendenhall, MS) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Copiah Academy Colonels (Gallman, MS), 61-13 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Simpson Academy advances its record to 7-1 on the year. The Cougars host East Rankin Academy (Pelahatchie, MS) to confront the Patriots in a non-league contest on Thursday, November 20. The Patriots go into the contest with a record of 6-1. East Rankin Academy won 74-43 in their recent non-league contest against St. Joseph Catholic (Madison, MS)

In their next game, the Colonels confront the Enterprise Bulldogs (Enterprise, MS) in a non-league contest, on Tuesday, November 25. Copiah Academy will attempt to better on its 0-4 season record. The Bulldogs go into the contest with a 1-4 record after their 60-39 non-league loss to Puckett (Puckett, MS).