You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Morton on Tuesday. They blew past the Pelahatchie Chiefs 57-33. That looming 57-33 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Panthers yet this season.
Morton's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mariona Boyd, who went 6 for 14 en route to 14 points plus eight rebounds. Tessa Jenkins was another key player, earning eight points along with two steals.
Morton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in six consecutive games.
Morton's victory was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-2. As for Pelahatchie, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4.
Morton has already played their next match, a 43-23 defeat against Northwest Rankin on the 6th. As for Pelahatchie, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 50-13 win against McLaurin on the 5th.
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