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GRIT! That may be the best word to describe the Simpson Academy Cougars Friday night.
Simpson Academy pulled out a dramatic 10-7 overtime victory over rival Brookhaven Academy, giving the Cougars their second win in a row—and this one was certainly exciting!
Brookhaven came into the game with a strong 5-1 record, while Simpson has faced its share of struggles this season. But records don’t mean much when these two teams get together. Simpson and Brookhaven are longtime competitors, and Friday night’s game lived up to the rivalry.
The Cougars kept fighting. They believed in one another. And most importantly, they didn’t quit.
With the game tied at the end of regulation, it took overtime to decide the winner. When it was finally over, Coach Todd Mangum and his Simpson Academy Cougars had the 10-7 victory.
It may not have been the highest-scoring game of the season, but sometimes those are the best ones! Every yard matters. Every defensive stop matters. And when you’re playing a rival, every point REALLY matters.
The win improves Simpson Academy to 2-6 on the season, but perhaps more importantly, the Cougars have now won two straight games and have some momentum going their way.
Following the victory, the message from the Cougar camp centered on the team’s grit, determination and faith:
“They kept fighting, believed in each other, and refused to quit. When you don’t quit, good things happen!”
The team also gave thanks to the Lord and expressed appreciation for the coaches, players and Cougar fans who continued cheering them on.
Next up, Simpson Academy hits the road to face Pillow Academy Friday night at 7:00 p.m.
What a win! What a rivalry! And what a night to be a Cougar!
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