The Simpson Academy Cougars basketball squad (Mendenhall, MS), was nudged 58-55 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host East Rankin Academy Patriots (Pelahatchie, MS)

With the victory, East Rankin Academy advances its record to 3-1 on the year. The Patriots host Brookhaven Academy (Brookhaven, MS) to meet the Cougars in a non-league battle on Tuesday, November 11. The Cougars enter the battle with a record of 1-1. Brookhaven Academy won 56-50 in their recent non-league challenge against Jackson Academy (Jackson, MS)

In their next game, the Cougars battle the Wayne Academy Jaguars (Waynesboro, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, November 11. Simpson Academy will attempt to better on its 4-1 season record. The Jaguars come into the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 55-24 non-league win over Laurel HomeSchool (Laurel, MS).