The Simpson Cougars opened up District play recently with a three game series against East Rankin Academy. The Junior High Cougars played two games against Brookhaven Academy and Columbia Academy.
East Rankin, Game 1
Simpson 11 East Rankin 1-Getting hits for Simpson were Hooks Harvey - a double, a single, and 2 RBI’s, Bowen Kelly - two singles, Noah Magee - two singles and 3 RBI’s, Caleb Garner - a single, Brady Kemp - a single and a RBI, Andrew Kennedy - a single, John Cole Giordano - 2 RBI’s, Noah Freeman - a RBI, and Thomas Pepper - a RBI.
Pitching for Simpson was Caleb Garner - 5 innings with 9 strikeouts. The win improved Simpson’s record to 5-8 on the season and 1-0 in district play.
East Rankin, Game 2
Simpson 14 East Rankin 4 -Getting hits for Simpson were Brady Kemp with a double, two singles, and 3 RBI’s, John Cole Giordano - a double and a single, Lawton Kennedy - two singles, Thomas Pepper- a double, a single, and 2 RBI’s, Noah Freeman - a single and a RBI, Caleb Garner - a double and 2 RBI’s, Bowen Kelly - a double and a RBI, Noah Magee - a double and a RBI, Hooks Harvey - 2 RBI’s, Andrew Kennedy - a RBI.
Pitching for Simpson were Lawton Kennedy - 5 innings with 6 strikeouts and Noah Magee - 1 innining with 3 strikeouts. The win improved Simpson’s record to 6-8 on the season and 2-0 in district play.
East Rankin, Game 3
Simpson 16 East Rankin 5-Getting hits for Simpson were Thomas Pepper - a homerun, two singles, and 5 RBI’s, Noah Freeman - two singles and 3 RBI’s, Caleb Garner - a double and a RBI, John Cole Giordano - a double and 2 RBI’s, Bowen Kelly - a single, Brady Kemp - a single, Andrew Kennedy - a RBI, and Lawton Kennedy - a RBI.
Pitching for Simpson were Noah Magee - 1.2 innings with 2 strikeouts, John Cole Giordano - 1.1 innings with 2 strikeouts, and Hooks Harvey - 1 inning with a strikeout. The win improved Simpson’s record to 7-8 on the season and 3-0 in district play.
In JV action Simpson defeated East Rankin 6-0. In Junior High action the 7th Grade defeated Brookhaven 7-5 and Columbia 7-2. The 8th Grade defeated Brookhaven 10-0 and Columbia 14-3.
The Simpson Cougars played three games against Lamar School last week.
Lamar School, Game 1
Simpson 10 Lamar 4-Getting hits for Simpson were Noah Freeman - two singles and 2 RBI’s, Noah Magee - a homerun, a double, and 2 RBI’s, Caleb Garner - a single, Hooks Harvey - a single, Andrew Kennedy - a RBI, and John Cole Giordano - a RBI.
Pitching for Simpson was Caleb Garner- 7 innings with 7 strikeouts. The win improved Simpson’s record to 8-8 on the season and 4-0 in district play.
Lamar School, Game 2
Lamar 7 Simpson 0-Getting hits for Simpson were Noah Magee - two doubles and John Cole Giordano - a single.
Pitching for Simpson was Noah Magee - 6 innings with 5 strikeouts. The loss dropped Simpson’s record to 8-9 on the season and 4-1 in district play.
Lamar School, Game 3
Simpson 8 Lamar 2-Getting hits for Simpson were Lawton Kennedy - a double, two singles, and 2 RBI’s, Hooks Harvey - two triples and 4 RBI’s, Thomas Pepper - two singles, Andrew Kennedy - a single, and Brady Kemp - a single and a RBI.
Pitching for Simpson were John Cole Giordano - 6.2 innings with 8 strikeouts, and Lawton Kennedy - 0.1 inning with a strikeout. The win improved Simpson’s record to 9-9 on the season and 5-1 in district play.
In JV action Simpson defeated Lamar 9-8. In Junior High action the 7th Grade defeated Lamar 5-0 and the 8th Grade defeated Lamar 5-1.
The Cougars will host Enterprise Clarke High School on Friday, April 6, with the JV at 5 p.m. followed by the varsity. The Cougars will host Magee High School on Saturday, April 7, with the JV starting at 11 a.m. followed by the varsity. The Cougars will travel to Copiah Academy in Gallman on Tuesday, April 10, with the JV starting at 5 p.m. followed by the varsity. The Junior High will host Copiah on Monday, April 9, with the 7th Grade starting at 5 p.m. followed by the 8th Grade.
