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), 47-12 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Simpson Academy upgrades its record to 7-1 on the year. The Cougars travel to Park Place Christian Academy (Pearl, MS) to face the Crusaders in a match on Monday, December 2. The Crusaders enter the match with a record of 1-0. Park Place Christian Academy won 47-29 in their recent non-league match against Hillcrest Christian (Jackson, MS)

The Raiders now sport a 0-2 record.