Two dominant centers in Kayllis Walker and Shamira Morton are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Laurel Golden Tornadoes will square off against the Canton Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Laurel will be looking to extend their current 26-game winning streak.
Laurel is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They blew past North Pike 54-31. The Golden Tornadoes have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 23 contests by 20 points or more this season.
Gracelyn Carmichael
| 02/21/25 vs North Pike | 21 |
| 02/14/25 vs Brookhaven | 4 |
| 02/07/25 vs Wayne County | 6 |
| 02/06/25 vs East Central | 10 |
| 01/30/25 @ Stone | 11 |
| + 17 more games |
Laurel's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Gracelyn Carmichael led the charge by going 8-for-10 to rack up 21 points in addition to five steals and three blocks. That's the most points Carmichael has posted since back in December of 2024. Karly Hunter was another key player, going 6-for-8 on her way to 14 points and seven boards.
Meanwhile, Canton had already won 12 in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 17.9 points) and they went ahead and made it 13 on Thursday. They enjoyed a cozy 59-45 victory over the Trojans.
Canton's win came from a few key players Laurel will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Morton, who dropped a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds. The matchup was her seventh in a row with at least 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Dekendra Mitchell, who went 5-for-6 en route to 15 points and three steals.
Laurel's record is now 31-1. As for Canton, their record is now 25-5.
Laurel beat Canton 40-32 in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Morton, who went 9-for-19 to rack up 22 points along with seven blocks and five boards. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Laurel still be able to contain Morton? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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