The Simpson Academy Cougars will head out to take on the Lamar Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Simpson Academy is coming into the match hot, having won their last four games.
Simpson Academy is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They really took it to Brookhaven Academy for the full four quarters, racking up a 49-20 victory on the road. The result was nothing new for Simpson Academy, who have now won three games by 25 points or more so far this season.
Meanwhile, the third road matchup was the charm for Lamar, as they earned their first road win of the season. They won a contest that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Copiah Academy 28-27.
Jalin Trotter continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, picking up 155 receiving yards and three touchdowns. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making three total tackles and defending a pass. Wyatt Bond was another key player, having thrown for 285 yards and three touchdowns.
Simpson Academy now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Lamar, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 4-3 record this season.
Simpson Academy won a game that couldn't have been any closer when the teams last played back in October of 2023, slipping by Lamar 28-27. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Lamar's Tripp Morrow, who picked up 141 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Simpson Academy to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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