Prep Basketball: Moss Point girls slip past Pascagoula Friday night
Moss Point’s Zaria Nettles reaches out for a loose ball along with Pascagoula’s Rylee Hilliard Friday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)
By CURTIS ROCKWELL/Sports Director
PASCAGOULA — The Moss Point girls enjoyed a productive week wrapping up the regular season.
Now, the Lady Tigers hope to continue that success as they head into the Region 8-4A Tournament next week.
Moss Point moved to 15-13 overall with its third straight win in an eight day span, slipping past arch-rival Pascagoula 33-23 in a defensive struggle Friday night.
Moss Point’s Jamiyah Jackson makes a move with the ball at the top of the key as Pascagoula’s Iyonna Atkins reacts Friday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)Moss Point’s Zaria Nettles puts up a jump shot as Pascagoula’s Ja’Katelyn Johnson defends Friday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)Moss Point’s Landyn Miller pushes the ball down the court vs. Pascagoula Friday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)Moss Point’s Kirsten Bailey brings the ball down court vs. Pascagoula Friday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)
The loss drop the home-standing Lady Panthers to 6-18 overall, in what was the regular season finale for both teams.
The Lady Tigers doubled up on Pascagoula in the second half, thanks in large part to 10 points from center Zaria Nettles, to erase a 15-11 PHS lead at halftime and pull out the win.
Trinity Magee tallied a game-high 11 points for MPHS, while Nettles scored all of her 10 points in the second half including eight in a decisive third frame when the Lady Tigers rallied to take a 20-17 lead heading into the final period.
Moss Point’s Kirsten Bailey puts up a shot as Pascagoula’s Ty’Mia Bell reacts Friday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)Moss Point’s Jamiyah Jackson surveys the scene as Pascagoula’s Iyonna Atkins (left) defends Friday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)Pascagoula’s Audrey Patterson puts up a jump shot in the lane as Moss Point’s Trinity Magee defends Friday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)Moss Point’s Zaria Nettles stretches out for a rebound vs. Pascagoula Friday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)
Pascagoula got eight points from Ja’Katelyn Johnson on the night.
Moss Point hosts the Region 8-4A Tournament beginning Monday. Pascagoula hosts the Reegion 4-6A Tournament tipping off on the same day.
However, while the Lady Panthers will see their first action on Monday the Lady Tigers won’t see action until Tuesday.
Moss Point’s Trinity Magee (15) battles with Pascagoula’s Rylee Hilliard for the ball Friday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)Pascagoula’s Rylee Hilliard goes up with a jumper inside the lane vs. Moss Point Friday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)Pascagoula’s Iyonna Atkins dives to recover the ball vs. Moss Point Friday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)Moss Point’s Jamiyah Jackson body checks Pascagoula’s Iyonna Atkins Friday night. (Photo by Bobby McDuffie)
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