The Simpson Academy Cougars volleyball team (Mendenhall, MS), was nudged 2-1 in Tuesday's non-league challenge with the visiting Lamar Raiders (Meridian, MS)

The Raiders (5-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Heritage Academy (Columbus, MS). The Patriots enter the non-league challenge with a 0-0 record.

Next, the Cougars encounter the Madison-Ridgeland Academy Patriots (Madison, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, August 24. Simpson Academy will attempt to move on its 3-1 season record. The Patriots enter the challenge with a 2-1 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Jackson Academy (Jackson, MS).