There was early excitement for Oak Forest Academy after they claimed the first score on Friday, but it was Simpson Academy who ended up claiming the real prize. The Yellowjackets took a 21-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Yellowjackets of the 14-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2023.
A big part of Simpson Academy's victory came down to the chemistry between Braxton Baldwin and his top target Kolt Walker. Baldwin threw for 74 yards and a pair of touchdowns while Walker picked up 54 receiving yards and two TDs.
Oak Forest Academy now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Simpson Academy, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Oak Forest Academy will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Silliman Institute on the 17th. As for Simpson Academy, they will challenge Copiah Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Colonels' defense has only allowed 13.6 points per game this season, so the Cougars' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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