The Simpson Academy Cougars routed the host East Rankin Academy Patriots basketball team by a final score of 60-37 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Winston Academy Patriots (Louisville, MS) in a MAIS 5A District 2 game, on Friday, December 9. Simpson Academy will attempt to move on its 12-3 season record. The Patriots enter the game with a 1-0 record after their 53-47 non-league win over Starkville Academy (Starkville, MS).

With the defeat, East Rankin Academy moves to 9-8 on the year. The Patriots travel to Park Place Christian Academy (Pearl, MS) to face the Crusaders in a MAIS 5A District 2 game on Friday, December 9. The Crusaders enter the game with a record of 0-2. Park Place Christian Academy lost 65-17 in their recent league game against Leake Academy (Madden, MS)