Basketball Recap: Canton Triumphs

If Velma Jackson wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Canton, they should've done a better job of containing Shamira Morton. The Tigers claimed a resounding 62-30 victory over the Falcons with plenty of help from Morton, who dropped a double-double with 26 points and ten rebounds. That makes it five consecutive games in which she has scored at least a third of Canton's points.

Kylei Rogers

Steals

12/12/25 @ Velma Jackson	5
12/09/25 @ Choctaw Central	2
12/02/25 vs Murrah	8
11/29/25 @ Yazoo City	4
11/24/25 vs Leake Central	7
+ 22 more games

Another player making a difference was Kylei Rogers, who posted seven points and five steals. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last 27 games she's played dating back to last season.

Canton's win bumped their record up to 10-2. As for Velma Jackson, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 8-2.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Canton will venture away from home to face off against Northwest Rankin at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Velma Jackson, they will head out to challenge McLaurin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.