Picayune sweeps games with Pearl River Central

PRC's A.J. Banks takes a shot against Picayune's V.J. Holt (5)

Picayune and Pearl River Central played before a packed house at Picayune’s Kelly Wise Memorial Gymnasium. The Maroon Tide prevailed in both games using late scoring runs to pull away for a 36-23 win in the girls’ game and 47-37 in the boys’ game.

Girls: PRC pulled to within 24-23 midway through the fourth period, but Alanna Smith hit two short jumpers, and then made four consecutive free throws over a three minute stretch during the 12-0 run to secure the win for Picayune. Smith finished with 14 points, 8 in the last period. Camille Culpepper added 7 points and 7 rebounds and Miracle Banks had 6 points for Picayune (10-11, 1-3). Lakyn Spence had 10 points to lead the Blue Devils (14-8, 1-3). Harlie Davis added 6 points and Payton Lee had 4.