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SCA kicker Jaden Wedgeworth gets his foot into the ball.

Hartfield grinds down SCA with potent ground attack 56-14

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On Wed, 09/23/2020 - 09:35 AM

It was a case of too much Xavier Davis for the Simpson Academy Cougars last Friday night at Lloyd S. Jones Field.

Logan McGuire secures the catch and gets up field. He caught five passes for 46 yards in the Tigers’ game against Taylorsville. McGuire also completed his only pass attempt for 17 yards. Photo Credits: Jack Jinkins

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On Wed, 09/23/2020 - 09:31 AM

The Mendenhall Tigers got off to a strong start but ended flat in their 41-13 loss at the hands of the Taylorsville Tartars.

Cougars’ high-powered offense overwhelms East Rankin 31-13

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On Tue, 09/15/2020 - 05:03 PM

The Simpson Academy Cougars rode the arm and legs of quarterback Brentley Berry and tailback Carter Cockrell to a convincing 31-13 victory over the East Rankin Academy Patriots September 11 at Moody Davis Field in Pelahatchie.

Magee High School quarantines football players and cheerleaders

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On Tue, 09/08/2020 - 05:32 PM

Tuesday afternoon the threat of Covid-19 spread through Magee High and its students.
Superintendent Greg Paes confirmed that approximately 50 student football players as well as seven coaches are officially under quarantine. In addition the cheerleaders, approximately 15, are placed under quarantine.

Magee dominates Collins in opener

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On Tue, 09/08/2020 - 02:44 PM

The Magee Trojans dominated the Collins Tigers from wire to wire last Friday during the season opener at home. The final score was 34-0 and the Tigers were helpless to stop the Trojans on either side of the ball.

Tigers open season with 28-46 loss

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On Tue, 09/08/2020 - 02:43 PM

Friday night lights are back! The limited number of fans inside the Tiger Den were excited and ready to see some football. They welcomed the sound of Tiger announcer Jack Jinkins on Sept. 4 as he announced the captains before the season’s opening kickoff.

First time alligator hunters!

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On Tue, 09/08/2020 - 02:25 PM

Samuel Rankin, age 12, left, and his dad Houston called their first experience at alligator hunting a success. Samuel was responsible for catching this six-footer by himself. Samuel is the grandson Allan Rankin.

It's Here! All New 2020 Football Schedule

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On Fri, 08/28/2020 - 04:37 PM

Stop by one of our offices to pick one up!

Simpson Softball Roundup

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On Tue, 08/25/2020 - 02:52 PM

Simpson played four games last week against Central Hinds Academy, Hillcrest Christian School, Wayne Academy, and Centreville Academy.
Central Hinds Academy

Simpson defeats Columbia 39-12

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On Tue, 08/25/2020 - 02:48 PM

The Simpson Cougars opened the season with Columbia Academy on Friday night in Columbia.

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