Murphy had won five straight at home dating back to last season, but on Monday they bumped up to 16-3 to make it six. They walked away with a 61-51 victory over the Theodore Bobcats. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Panthers' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 29th, while the Bobcats are ranked 93rd).
Kimani Lambert
| 01/12/26 vs Theodore | 9 |
| 01/09/26 vs Blount | 5 |
| 01/06/26 @ Saraland | 7 |
| 12/30/25 vs Forsyth Central | 5 |
| 12/29/25 @ Carolina Forest | 3 |
| + 11 more games |
Kimani Lambert was nothing short of spectacular: she almost dropped a triple-double with 17 points, ten boards, and nine blocks. That's the most blocks she has posted since back in November of 2025. Another player making a difference was Si Fearon, who put up 12 points and four steals.
Murphy was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Theodore only posted seven.
As for Theodore, their loss dropped their record down to 12-7. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Several Bobcats players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Zaley Pickens, who scored 13 points and eight rebounds. Pickens is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last 12 games she's played. Jordyn Woodyard was another key player, putting up 13 points and eight boards.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Murphy is set to square off against their familiar foe Saraland at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Theodore will challenge rival Blount at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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