The Simpson Academy Cougars entered their tilt with the Lamar Raiders with 16 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 17. Simpson Academy really took it to the Raiders for the full four quarters, racking up a 67-38 win on the road. Simpson Academy has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 matches by 25 points or more this season.
When it comes to explaining why Lamar lost on Thursday, one person who can't be blamed is Zion Huggins. Despite the final result, he scored 16 points along with five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Cooper Gordy, who scored seven points.
Simpson Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 19 of their last 20 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 24-3 record this season. As for Lamar, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-16.
Simpson Academy won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against the Rebels at 7:45 p.m. on February 2nd. Leake Academy will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak. As for Lamar, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against the Jaguars at 5:15 p.m. on February 2nd. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Mississippi (Wayne Academy is ranked 178th, while the Raiders are ranked 200th).
