In Thursday's non-league match, the host Simpson Academy Cougars basketball team scored a decisive 84-53 triumph over the Clarkrange Buffaloes.

In their next game, the Cougars meet the Park Place Christian Academy Crusaders (Pearl, MS) in a MAIS 5A District 2 match, on Tuesday, January 3. Simpson Academy will attempt to move on its 10-5 season record. The Crusaders enter the match with a 9-8 record after their 66-60 non-league loss to Riverfield Academy (Rayville, LA).

With the defeat, Clarkrange moves to 3-8 on the year. The Buffaloes travel to Gordonsville (Gordonsville, TN) to meet the Tigers in a 1A District 7 match on Tuesday, January 3. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 9-1. Gordonsville won 66-60 in their recent non-league match against Watertown (Watertown, TN)