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Simpson Academy Football Team History

Simpson Academy Cougars

Simpson County Academy

Mendenhall, MS
Stadium: Lloyd S. Jones Field
Colors: Red, Blue & Gold
Coach: Hamp Gaston

1970 <-- 1984 <- 1985 -> 1986 --> 2024

1985 Season Highlights

Hamp Gaston enters his 9th season as Head Coach at Simpson Academy.

1985 Season

Date	Opponent	Score
Fri., Aug. 30	vs. Prentiss Christian	52	8	W
Fri., Sep. 6	OPEN
Fri., Sep. 13	@ Canton Academy	13	6	W
Fri., Sep. 20	@ Central Hinds Academy *	56	13	W
Fri., Sep. 27	vs. Union Academy *	45	0	W
Fri., Oct. 4	vs. Porters Chapel Academy *	27	0	W
Fri., Oct. 11	@ Tri-County Academy *	13	34	L
Fri., Oct. 18	vs. Lawrence Academy	44	12	W
Fri., Oct. 25	vs. East Rankin Academy *	56	14	W
Fri., Nov. 1	@ Hattiesburg Prep	44	8	W

1985 Season Totals
Record	8-1
Points Scored	350
Scoring Average	38.9
Points Allowed	95
Defense Average	10.6
Opponents Record	45-52
District Record	4-1
Home Record	5-0
Away Record	3-1

1985 Class MAIS-A District South North Standings
	Regular Season			Playoffs			District Record
Team	W/L/T	PF	PA	W/L/T	PF	PA	W/L/T	PF	PA	Coach
Central Hinds Academy	3-6	71	202				1-4	27	129
East Rankin Academy	2-7	115	299				0-5	40	232	Darryle Scoggins
Porters Chapel Academy	6-4	184	103				3-2	98	82	Erwin Baylot
Simpson Academy	8-1	350	95				4-1	197	61	Hamp Gaston
Tri-County Academy	12-0	415	62	2-0	74	24	5-0	192	19	Buster Middleton
Union Academy	7-3	192	142				2-3	96	127	Charlie Ward

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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

In 1969 the two point conversion was adopted for play following a touchdown. Until that time all conversions were worth one point.