Basketball Update

Published 12:00 am Sunday, February 14, 2010

The South Panola Lady Tigers show off their district championship trophy Friday night. The Panolian photo by Myra Bean

Lady Tigers are district champs; Lady Cougars are runner up


The South Panola Lady Tigers stomped Starkville 67-51 to claim the 2-6A District Championship Friday night in Tupelo. The Lady Tigers will host Murrah in the first round of the north state championship Monday night at 7 p.m.

If the Lady Tigers win, they will move on to the second round Thursday night.  Northwest Rankin or Horn Lake will host the remainder of the North State Tournament.

Lady Cougars

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The North Panola Lady Cougars lost a big first half advantage and the lead to Lafayette County in the 2-4A District Championship game Saturday night. The Lady Cougars were going for a 3-peat district championship title, but have to settle for runner up.

North Panola will host Greenwood in the first round of the North State Tournament Monday night at 7 p.m. If the Lady Cougars win, the remainder of the North State Tournament will be held at New Albany or Lafayette County.