Brookhaven had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 15.5 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They really took it to the Franklin County Bulldogs for the full four quarters, racking up a 51-19 victory. That 32 point margin sets a new team best for the Panthers this season.
Brookhaven's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zaniya Nunnery, who scored ten points plus five steals. What's more, Nunnery also posted a 33% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in November of 2023. Another player making a difference was Taylin Stallings, who scored nine points in addition to seven rebounds.
Brookhaven was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Brookhaven's record now sits at 3-1. As for Franklin County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-3.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Brookhaven Panthers challenge the McComb Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Franklin County, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Amite County at 3:15 p.m.
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