Fans were treated to a battle of the Cougars on Friday. Simpson Academy were beaten by Columbia Academy 48-14. Cougars fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against Columbia Academy since Friday.
Leading Columbia Academy to victory were Bentley Myers and Noah Fortenberry. Myers rushed for 114 yards and one touchdown on only nine carries, while Fortenberry threw for 160 yards and four TDs on only 11 passes. That's the most rushing yards Myers has posted since back in September of 2024. Carson Stuart got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Simpson Academy now has a losing record of 1-2. As for Columbia Academy, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Simpson Academy will challenge Wayne Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Columbia Academy, they will take on Oak Forest Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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