Recap: Quitman Panthers vs. Heidelberg Oilers
The Quitman Panthers put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They strolled past Heidelberg with points to spare, taking the game 59-45. Given Quitman's advantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked ninth, while Heidelberg is ranked 155th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Quitman's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but AUDRIANA HARRIS led the charge by dropping a double-double on 19 points and 12 rebounds. The game was HARRIS's eighth in a row with at least ten points. AALIYAH NIXON was another key contributor, scoring 17 points.
Quitman's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-0. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.0 points per game. As for Heidelberg, they have fallen quite a ways from their 27-8 record last season and are now at 1-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Quitman will take on West Jones at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Heidelberg won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Southeast Lauderdale at 6:00 p.m. on December 5th.
