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Oak Hill Basketball Thoughts

District play is coming soon, and while Saturday’s contest didn’t result in a win, Oak Hill played extremely well against a good Leake Academy team. They cut the lead to four, and gave themselves an opportunity to win the game at the end.

Coach Speak with West Point Head Coach Brad Cox

On the defense against Houston

West Point Boys beat Houston

West Point dominated Houston on defense Tuesday night, and sophomore Austin Crowley scored 19 points in a 52-44 victory over the HIlltoppers.

West Point Girls beat Houston

Sophomore Jamia Hollings scored 19 points against Houston on Tuesday, and the Green Wave won their fourth straight contest beating the Hilltoppers 53-40.

Local Players Make All-Star Games

With the West Point and Oak Hill football season’s concluding recently, two players were selected to take part in their respective association’s all-star game.

Oak Hill Falls to Leake Academy

Oak Hill’s senior point guard Ken Dill put up 22 points on Saturday , including 10 in the fourth quarter, but the Raiders comeback attempt came up just short falling to Leake Academy 57-51.

Coach Speak with West Point Head Coach Brad Cox

On the win at Kemper County

West Point Boys fall to Neshoba Central

West Point was able to keep itself in the game with Neshoba Central with three point baskets from Alonzo Brooks, Shaundarreious Westbrook and Austin Crowley.

West Point girls beat Neshoba Central

West Point’s girls team didn’t start out playing well on Friday against Neshoba Central. They finished the game playing as well as they have all season, coming away with a 51-47 win.

West Point Basketball Thoughts and Observations

1. West Point really gets after teams defensively. They’re extremely long, and can make teams have a tough time getting into the paint. The referees were liberal with the whistle on Tuesday night against Noxubee County, but the Green Wave played solid defense for the most part.