Make it nine blowout wins for the Leake Central Gators this season. They really took it to Leake County for the full four quarters, racking up a 65-28 victory on the road. With Leake Central ahead 43-17 at the half, the game was all but over already.
When it comes to explaining why Leake County lost on Friday, one person who can't be blamed is Kaitlyn Chapman. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. Chapman hasn't dropped below two steals for seven straight games. Aaliyah Ben was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with two steals.
The win makes it two in a row for Leake Central and bumps their season record up to 17-6. As for Leake County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 10-14.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Leake Central will take on the Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Mississippi (Newton County is ranked 69th, while the Gators are ranked 47th). As for Leake County, they will play host again and welcome the Red Devils, where tip off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
