Lamar to face Simpson in opening season clash

Published 8:48 am Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Ready or not it is time for some football. Lamar School begins the 2026 season and the Stacy Luker era as the Raiders head over to Mendenhall to face Simpson Academy on Friday in a MAIS Week 0 matchup to kick off the season. The Raiders beat the Cougars 21-19 in week six last season. “It seems really early to be opening the season but yes, it’s here. We just want to go over there and play well,” Luker said. “We have really been stressing in practice being a force physically and giving...