In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Simpson Academy Cougars basketball team scored a decisive 76-45 triumph over the Wesson Cobras.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Park Place Christian Academy Crusaders (Pearl, MS) in a MAIS 5A District 2 game, on Tuesday, January 3. Simpson Academy will attempt to move on its 16-4 season record. The Crusaders enter the game with a 0-3 record after their 49-15 league loss to East Rankin Academy (Pelahatchie, MS).

With the defeat, Wesson moves to 7-6 on the year. The Cobras travel to Jefferson County (Fayette, MS) to face the Tigers in a 3A Region 7 game on Tuesday, January 3. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 0-2. Jefferson County lost 54-16 in their recent non-league game against Callaway (Jackson, MS)