Lamar Raiders (Meridian, MS) supporters left the game in high spirits Tuesday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the host Simpson Academy Cougars (Mendenhall, MS), 2-1 in a league match.

Next up, the Raiders clash with the Jackson Prep Patriots (Jackson, MS) in a match, on Thursday, September 1. Lamar will attempt to advance on its 2-1 season record.

With the loss, Simpson Academy drops to 4-1 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to McLaurin (Florence, MS) to clash with the Tigers in a non-league match on Thursday, August 25. The Tigers come into the match with a record of 0-1. McLaurin lost 2-0 in their recent non-league match against Simpson Academy (Mendenhall, MS)