Football Recap: Simpson Academy Cougars vs. Lamar Raiders
If Simpson Academy was riding high fresh off their 49-20 takedown of Brookhaven Academy last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Simpson Academy Cougars were dealt a 42-13 loss at the hands of the Lamar Raiders on Friday. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Raiders apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
A big part of Lamar's win came down to the chemistry between Wyatt Bond and his top target Jalin Trotter. Bond threw for 201 yards and two touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes while Trotter picked up 157 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Trotter showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 61 yards. Kellan Kerley was in the mix too, providing Lamar with a touchdown.
Simpson Academy moved to 4-4 with that loss, which also ended their four-game winning streak. As for Lamar, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Simpson Academy will welcome Copiah Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Copiah Academy is coming into the match with four straight victories on the road, so Simpson Academy will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Lamar, they and Leake Academy are set to duel on Friday. Lamar is coming into the game hot, having won their last three games.
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