Joaquin Varsities Split Pair of Home Basketball Games

Joaquin Rams Gymnasium on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 –

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On Tuesday the Lady Rams varsity basketball team fell to the visiting Slocum Lady Mustangs by a 42-17 score. The game was a non-conference contest and put the Lady Rams record at 11-14 this season. This game was close in the early stages but Joaquin fell behind in the second quarter. The Lady Mustangs led 20-11 at the halftime break. The third quarter finished with Slocum ahead by a 33-13 score on their way to the 42-17 win. Joaquin was led by Ke’Maria Wilson with 9 points. Slocum was led by Abby Taylor with 22 points.

The Joaquin varsity boys team hosted the White Oak Roughnecks in a non-district contest. The Rams pulled away in the final period to take a 42-36 win. The Roughnecks led 14-12 at the end of the first frame, 27-19 at the end of the third period, and 34-32 going into the final frame. The Rams season mark now stands at 8-9 for the year.

Joaquin was led by Cole Bragg and Malik Stotts who each scored 10 points. White Oak was led by Matthew Bort with 9 points.

Joaquin will host the Shelbyville Dragons in District 23 2A competition at Rams Gymnasium on Friday, January 17, 2023. JV will tipoff at 4:30 p.m. and varsity action will follow.