Basketball Recap: Quitman Panthers vs. Southeast Lauderdale Tigers
There's no place like home for Quitman, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They blew past the Southeast Lauderdale Tigers 43-20 on Tuesday. The Panthers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four contests by 20 points or more this season.
Quitman had a senior duo take command as KIARRA THOMPSON almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten blocks and AIYANNA DEAR posted 13 points along with two steals. Those ten blocks set a new season-high mark for THOMPSON. The team also got some help courtesy of Rodria Laphand, who posted four points in addition to five rebounds and four steals.
Quitman smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in five consecutive matchups.
Quitman's win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-2. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.3 points per game. As for Southeast Lauderdale, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Quitman Panthers challenge the Bay Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Bay's defense has only allowed 27.8 points per game this season, so Quitman's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Southeast Lauderdale, they will take on Heidelberg at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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