Eagles
| 01/14/25 @ Port Gibson | 60 |
| 01/10/25 vs Franklin County | 55 |
| 11/19/24 @ Amite County | 55 |
| 12/10/24 @ Wilkinson County | 53 |
| 01/07/25 vs Jefferson County | 51 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask South Pike). They were the clear victor by a 60-34 margin over the Port Gibson Blue Waves on Tuesday. The win was familiar territory for the Eagles who have now won six games in a row.
South Pike's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Shalia Johnson, who posted ten points and seven steals. Johnson has become a key player for South Pike: the team is 4-2 when she posts at least three steals, but 4-5 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Kenyia Walker, who scored ten points and five rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why Port Gibson lost, don't look at Ger'Kiya Flowers. Despite the final result, she put up 18 points. Destiny Neal was another key player, putting up four points and seven boards.
South Pike has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 8-7 record this season. As for Port Gibson, they have also traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season.
South Pike wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 54-30 victory against Wesson on the 16th. Port Gibson has also already played their next matchup, a 57-40 defeat against Franklin County on the 17th.
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