Basketball Recap: Wilkinson County Comes Up Short

Wilkinson County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 16th straight loss dating back to last season. They were outmatched by the Bogue Chitto Bobcats and fell 76-29. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 55-19.

Darien Tolliver and JaNorris Anthony certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Tolliver went 5 for 9 en route to 12 points and five rebounds, while Anthony posted six points and seven boards.

Wildcats

Previous Games

01/17/25 @ Bogue Chitto	29-76
01/10/25 @ Loyd Star	46-67
01/07/25 @ West Lincoln	48-63
01/03/25 vs Amite County	48-52
12/17/24 @ Natchez	21-71
+ 11 more games

Even though they lost, Wilkinson County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive boards in three consecutive games.

Wilkinson County's defeat dropped their record down to 0-13. As for Bogue Chitto, their win was their 25th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-3.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wilkinson County will challenge Amite County at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bogue Chitto, they will face off against West Lincoln at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.