Simpson Academy Cougars (Mendenhall, MS) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Copiah Academy Colonels (Gallman, MS), 47-10 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Simpson Academy advances its record to 10-1 on the year. The Cougars travel to East Rankin Academy (Pelahatchie, MS) to meet the Patriots in a match on Tuesday, December 10. The Patriots enter the match with a record of 0-0.

The Colonels now own a 0-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Laurel HomeSchool for a non-league match on Thursday, January 23.