Yazoo County had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were beaten by the Canton Tigers 60-10. The Panthers haven't had much luck with the Tigers recently, as the team has come up short the last nine times they've met.
Shamira Morton was a one-woman wrecking crew For Canton. as she dropped a double-double with 22 points and ten rebounds. Morton is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last 33 games she's played dating back to last season. Aerionna Wallace was another key player, going 5-for-7 on her way to 11 points.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Yazoo County will be defending their home court for the first time this season when they go up against St. Joseph Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Canton, they will challenge Laurel at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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