The Simpson Academy Cougars will venture away from home to take on the Jackson Prep Patriots at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Simpson Academy will be strutting in after a win while Jackson Prep will be coming in after a loss.
Simpson Academy was handed a heart-breaking three-point defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Copiah Academy on Thursday. The Cougars took their matchup with ease, bagging a 61-24 victory over the Colonels. The team accrued 48 points in the first half and coasted on those for the win.
Meanwhile, Jackson Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 54-52 heartbreaker at the hands of Leake Academy.
Simpson Academy now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Jackson Prep, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-7.
Simpson Academy was able to grind out a solid victory over Jackson Prep in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, winning 58-49. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cougars since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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