Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Copiah Academy Colonels (Gallman, MS) and the visiting Simpson Academy Cougars (Mendenhall, MS), saw Copiah Academy's basketball squad hold off Simpson Academy by a tally of 63-60.

With the victory, Copiah Academy improves its record to 4-3 on the campaign. The Colonels host Bowling Green (Franklinton, LA) to play the Buccaneers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 17. The Buccaneers come into the challenge with a record of 4-1.

Next up, the Cougars play the Parklane Academy Pioneers (McComb, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 1. Simpson Academy will attempt to improve on its 10-2 season record. The Pioneers come into the challenge with a 1-1 record after their 60-32 non-league win over Loyd Star (Brookhaven, MS).