The Morton Panthers and the Quitman Panthers will round out the year against one another at at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Morton is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Simpson Academy just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Friday. They came up short against the Cougars, falling 53-33.
Meanwhile, Quitman came up short against Clinton on Friday and fell 41-28. The contest marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Despite the defeat, Quitman saw an underclassman step up: sophomore JAHYLA DUBOSE posted 18 points along with eight rebounds and five steals.
Quitman's loss dropped their record down to 9-5. As for Morton, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 9-5.
Morton came up short against Quitman in their previous matchup back in February, falling 42-38. Will Morton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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