Simpson Academy Cougars (Mendenhall, MS) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting East Rankin Academy Patriots (Pelahatchie, MS), 6-0 in a league test.

With the win, Simpson Academy upgrades its record to 15-1 on the season. The Cougars host Lamar (Meridian, MS) to battle the Raiders in a test on Tuesday, April 11. The Raiders come into the test with a record of 0-2.

With the defeat, East Rankin Academy falls to 0-1 on the season. The Patriots travel to Leake Academy (Madden, MS) to battle the Rebels in a test on Tuesday, April 18. The Rebels come into the test with a record of 9-3.