Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Simpson Academy Cougars (Mendenhall, MS) and the host Lamar Raiders (Meridian, MS), saw Simpson Academy's basketball squad wallop Lamar by a tally of 37-11.

With the victory, Simpson Academy improves its record to 7-5 on the campaign. The Cougars host Jackson Prep (Jackson, MS) to confront the Patriots in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 15. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Raiders confront the Starkville Academy Volunteers (Starkville, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 19. Lamar will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.