In Tuesday's non-league test, the Simpson Academy Cougars (Mendenhall, MS) basketball squad got by the host Pillow Academy Mustangs (Greenwood, MS), by a score of 63-60.

Next, the Cougars encounter the East Rankin Academy Patriots (Pelahatchie, MS) in a non-league battle, on Thursday, November 6. Simpson Academy will attempt to advance on its 4-0 season record. The Patriots enter the battle with a 2-1 record after their 61-51 non-league win over Leake Academy (Madden, MS).

The Mustangs now own a 1-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Starkville Academy for a non-league battle on Thursday, November 6. Pillow Academy will encounter a Volunteers team coming off a 39-35 non-league loss to Winston Academy (Louisville, MS). The Volunteers record now stands at 1-2.