Basketball Recap: Quitman Gets the Win

If Mendenhall wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Quitman, they should've done a better job of containing KIARRA THOMPSON. The Quitman Panthers snuck past the Mendenhall Tigers with a 40-34 victory on Friday thanks in part to THOMPSON, who went 10 for 14 en route to 24 points and six blocks. She is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as she's now posted two or more in the last five games she's played.

AIYANNA DEAR was another key player, putting up five points in addition to six assists and six steals. That's the most steals she has posted since back in November of 2024.

Quitman's record now sits at 14-8. As for Mendenhall, their loss dropped their record down to 11-10.

A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Quitman Panthers take on the Northeast Jones Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Quitman is facing Northeast Jones at the right time seeing as Northeast Jones is stuck on an 11-game losing streak. As for Mendenhall, they will head out on the road to square off against Forest at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.