After flying high against Jackson Academy last Friday, Southern Academy came back down to earth. The Cougars were just a hair shy of victory on Friday and fell 29-28 to the East Rankin Academy Patriots.
Drew Rogers threw for 51 yards and one TD.
Southern Academy now has a losing record of 1-2. As for East Rankin Academy, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0.
Southern Academy and East Rankin Academy will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Cougars will challenge rival Morgan Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, East Rankin Academy is set to square off against their familiar foe Starkville Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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