The Kosciusko Whippets girls and boys basketball teams wrapped up Region 4-4A District Tournament play Friday night, Feb. 13, with strong performances that earned both squads favorable positioning heading into the MHSAA Class 4A playoffs.
Girls Claim No. 2 Seed, Set to Host Clarksdale
The Lady Whippets came up just short in the district championship game, falling to Louisville 44-43 in a tightly contested battle. Despite the narrow loss, Kosciusko secured the No. 2 seed from Region 4 and will host Clarksdale in the first round of the MHSAA 4A playoffs.
Tipoff is set for Monday, Feb. 16, at 6:00 p.m. at Kosciusko High School.
Several Lady Whippets were honored with All-District awards following tournament play:
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Kaleysha Miller — Most Valuable Offensive Player, All-District
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Ozaria Landfair — All-District
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Morgan Brown — All-District
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Zanyla Peteet — All-District
See the full 4A Playoffs Girls Playoffs Bracket HERE.
Boys Repeat as District Champs, Earn No. 1 Seed
On the boys’ side, Kosciusko captured the Region 4-4A District Tournament Championship for the second straight year, defeating Yazoo City 55-43 Friday night. The victory earned the Whippets the No. 1 seed from Region 4 in the MHSAA 4A playoffs.
Kosciusko will host Senatobia in the first round of the playoffs Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 6:00 p.m.
Multiple Whippets were recognized with All-District honors, including:
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Cory Guyton Jr. — Player of the Year
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Marquise Bailey — Coach of the Year
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Jaybre Pierce — All-Region
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Amarion Riley — All-Region
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Joshua Cole — All-Region
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Russ Tillman — All-Region
See the full 4A Playoffs Boys Playoffs Bracket HERE.
With both teams opening the playoffs at home, Kosciusko fans will have two opportunities early next week to support the Whippets as they begin their postseason runs.
