Saltillo extended their losing streak to seven on Tuesday, dropping them down to 4-13. They lost 59-35 to South Panola. Saltillo lost against South Panola in their previous head to head back in January of 2025, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 71-19 score last time.
As for South Panola, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-2. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matchups by 24 points or more this season.
South Panola was led to victory by Lauren Norwood and Kamiya Hentz. Norwood posted 17 points in addition to eight boards and six steals, while Hentz went 8-for-17 to rack up 18 points and three steals. The contest was Norwood's tenth in a row with at least 17 points. Another player making a difference was Mariyah Griffin, who dropped a double-double with ten points and ten rebounds.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Saltillo is set to challenge their familiar foe Olive Branch at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, South Panola will take on rival Grenada at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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