Calhoun and Lanett squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Calhoun had to settle for second. They took a 53-40 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Alabama basketball rankings (they are ranked 258th, while the Panthers are ranked 114th).
Despite the loss, Calhoun saw an underclassman step up: freshman Alivia Mason posted 17 points and six boards. Mariah Champion was another key player, putting up eight points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Lanett was led to victory by Nakeriona Heard and Triniti Abner. Heard had 18 points in addition to eight boards and four steals, while Abner almost dropped a double-double with 11 points and nine rebounds. That's the most boards Abner has posted since back in January of 2025. Another player making a difference was Serenity Roberts, who scored ten points.
Calhoun's defeat dropped their record down to 14-11. As for Lanett, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-9 record this season.
Calhoun does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lanett, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 49-32 win against Ranburne on the 17th.
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