Simpson Academy Cougars (Mendenhall, MS) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the host East Rankin Academy Patriots (Pelahatchie, MS), 9-8 in a league test.

With the win, Simpson Academy upgrades its record to 7-2 on the season. The Cougars host East Rankin Academy (Pelahatchie, MS) to battle the Patriots in a test on Friday, April 5. The Patriots come into the test with a record of 0-1. East Rankin Academy lost 9-8 in their recent league test against Simpson Academy (Mendenhall, MS)

With the defeat, East Rankin Academy falls to 0-1 on the season. The Patriots travel to Simpson Academy (Mendenhall, MS) to battle the Cougars in a test on Friday, April 5. The Cougars come into the test with a record of 7-2. Simpson Academy won 9-8 in their recent league test against East Rankin Academy (Pelahatchie, MS)