Laurel extended their winning streak to three on Tuesday, bumping them up to 8-1. They enjoyed a cozy 62-48 win over the Callaway Chargers. This was payback for the Golden Tornadoes, who suffered a 68-37 loss the last time these two teams met.
Kayllis Walker
| 12/09/25 @ Callaway | 29 |
| 12/10/24 vs St. Patrick | 27 |
| 11/19/24 @ Jefferson Davis County | 25 |
| 12/13/24 @ Gautier | 24 |
| 11/14/24 vs Hattiesburg | 24 |
Kayllis Walker produced another solid effort dropping a double-double with 29 points and 18 boards. Those 29 points gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Gracelyn Carmichael, who shot 50% from the field on her way to 14 points and five rebounds.
Laurel smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
As for Callaway, with the defeat, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 8-2. While losing is never fun, they can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 33rd, while Laurel is ranked fourth).
Callaway's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Trinity Cook, who went 6-for-13 en route to 15 points and six assists. Shelbie Walker was another key player, putting up eight points and 12 boards.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Laurel will host Meridian at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Callaway, they will square off against Germantown at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Mavericks have been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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