Quitman Girls soar to top of 1B standings

Emma Walker scored a season high in points to help lift Quitman over Simsboro

Emma Walker scored six of her season-high 10 points to help the Lady Wolverines jump out to a 13-2 lead that Quitman blew up to a 32-6 advantage at the half as Quitman improved to 3-0 in 1B play to take control of the District title race. Cali Deal scored 15 and Anna Leach added 8 while Jaleigh Burns hit a three-pointer, and both Brooklyn Brown and Hallie Kate Pullig added a basket each. 

Simsboro 85 Quitman 69 (boys): In the battle for the top spot in District 1B, Simsboro scorched the Wolverines for a new season high in points allowed. The second loss in a row after winning 18 straight dropped Quitman to 19-4 overall and 2-1 in District 1B play. Simsboro improved to 4-0 in 1B games and 13-8 overall. No individual totals were available. 

Quitman starts the second round of District 1B games on Friday when they travel to Castor. Tip-off is slated for 6:00 pm