Simpson Academy Cougars (Mendenhall, MS) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Benton Academy Raiders (Benton, MS), 73-16 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Simpson Academy upgrades its record to 9-1 on the year. The Cougars travel to Heritage Academy (Columbus, MS) to face the Patriots in a non-league match on Monday, November 25. The Patriots enter the match with a record of 0-2. Heritage Academy lost 66-32 in their recent non-league match against Lamar (Meridian, MS)

The Raiders now sport a 2-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Calhoun Academy for a non-league match on Tuesday, December 3.