Lady Wildcats claim comeback win over Brandon
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The Lady Wildcats rallied late to claim a 44-41 victory over the visiting Brandon Bulldogs on Thursday, January 9, 2025. MHS improved to 10-8 overall and 3-1 in district play.
Sophomore guard Aaliyah Taylor paced the Lady ‘Cats with 12 points scored. Junior Kimora Hughes followed with 11 points, while Skylar Davis and BaLeigh Hedgemon had six points each. Hedgemon made a late three to put the Lady ‘Cats up for good. Other scorers for MHS were Jahz’Mir Pearson with 5 points, Makiyah Griffin with 2 points and Shaniyah Eason with 2 points.
Brandon 57
MHS Boys 52
The Wildcats came up short in a 57-52 loss to Brandon on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Sophomore Demontae Powe led MHS with 4 points scored and Joe Horn contributed 13 points. The Wildcats fell 8-8 on the season and 2-2 in district play. The Wildcats return to action on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, when they host Northwest Rankin.
Girls Rock Shootout
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Lady Wildcats 68
Newton Lady Tigers 39
Junior Kimora Hughes led all scorers with 18 points as Meridian High came away with a 68-39 victory over Newton in the Girls Rock Shootout hosted by Meridian High on Saturday, January 11, 2025.
Other Lady Wildcats scoring are:
#12 Aaliyah Taylor, SO Guard, with 16
#32 Ty’Unia Toole, SO Guard, with 7
#20 Skylar Davis, SO Forward, with 6
#24 BaLeigh Hedgemon, JR Guard, with 5
#3 Shaniyah Eason, SO Guard, with 4
#5 Samaria Leflore, FR Guard, with 4
#21 Jahz’Mir Pearson, SO Forward, with 3
#23 Eniyah Davidson, SR G/F, with 3
#00 Riyan Griffin, SO Guard, with 2
The Lady Wildcats improve to 11-8 overall, while their district record is 3-1. The Lady Wildcats are back in action on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, when they welcome Northwest Rankin to Meridian. Tip-Off is slated for 6 p.m. in the Cats’ Den.