SOUTH MISS 6 SPORTS

December 15, 2025

Prep Basketball: Lady Indians hand Lady ‘Canes first loss of the year in big Region 4-7A match-up

Biloxi’s Zaniya Johnson goes up for a shot in Region 4-7A play last week. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)

By CURTIS ROCKWELL/Sports Director
GULFPORT — In a huge early showdown in Region 4-7A girls action Friday night, powerful Biloxi handed home-standing West Harrison its first loss of the season.
The Lady Indians thumped the Lady ‘Canes 47-22 to move overall and to 2-0 so far in the region race, while West Harrison falls to 1-1 in league play and 10-1 overall.

Biloxi’s Jayla Carriere takes aim on a free throw in Region 4-7A play last week. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)

Biloxi’s Nia Shannon makes a move with the ball in Region 4-7A play last week. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)

Biloxi head coach Devin Hill instructs his squad during a time out in Region 4-7A play last week. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)

Biloxi junior 6-foot-5 Prep All-American center Zaniya Johnson was dominant all night, as she posted a double-double with 22 points and 13 rebounds, thanks to going 8-for-8 from the field and then making 6-of-7 shots from the free throw line.
Shooting guard Jayla Carriere chipped in nine points for Biloxi to the winning cause, and she also added four assists. Aubrey Madden pulled down eight boards for the Lady Indians also.
Jazz Craighead had eight points to led the Lady ‘Canes, while Sydnei Barber had seven points for WHHS.

West Harrison’s Jazzlee Deschamp brings the ball up court. (Photo by Steve Coleman)

Biloxi’s Na’Kenya Terry ponders her options in Region 4-7A play last week. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)

West Harrison head coach Patty Norwood has her Lady ‘Canes off to a solid 10-1 start this season. (Photo by Steve Coleman)

Biloxi is back on the court again Monday night in region action hosting D’Iberville.
The Lady Warriors are 0-2 in the region ace after a 47-27 loss to Ocean Springs Friday night as well as a 45-27 loss to Gulfport earlier last week.

Ocean Springs hosts Gulfport in a key Region 4-7A affair Tuesday night also. The Lady Greyhounds and the Lady Admirals are each off to 1-1 starts in league action.
West Harrison is on the road all week, stepping outside of league play Tuesday night with a trip to Bay High then two days later facing home-standing St. Martin in yet another big early Region 4-7A match-up.