Joaquin Rams Gymnasium on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 –
The Timpson Lady Bears and the Bears varsity basketball teams each took District 23 2A conference road wins during Tuesday’s meetings between Timpson and Joaquin High Schools.
The Lady Bears began to pull away from the Lady Rams in the middle stages of the first period and they led 14-8 by the end of the first quarter. They built a 11-point lead by halftime and THS led 29-18 at the midway break. By the end of the third stanza Timpson had a 16-point lead as they held a 44-28 advantage. Joaquin made up some ground in the final quarter but Timpson held on for a 53-40 win.
The Lady Rams was led by Ka’Maria Wilson with 10 points. McKenley Wynn led the Lady Bears with 15 points and teammate D’Chelle Garner scored 14 points.
The Lady Bears are 3-0 in District 23 action and 11-5 overall this season. The Lady Rams stand at 2-2 in district play and 10-11 overall for this season.
The Bears varsity boy’s basketball team took and impressive 72-42 win over the Rams. The Bears led 10-7 after one period. They held a 31-13 lead at the midway break, as well as a 44-29 lead after three quarters. The win boosted the THS record to 7-2 overall and 2-0 in District 23 2A conference action. Joaquin stands at 7-8 overall and 0-1 in district play.
The Bears were led by Terry Bussey with 27 points. Bears LT Washinton had 15 and Jackson Campbell had 11. Joaquin was led scoring by Gauge Jordan and Malik Stotts who each had 11 points.
Joaquin will head to Beckville High School on Friday, January 6, 2023 for district JV and Varsity games which will start at 4:30 p.m.
Timpson will host Gary High School at Bear’s Gymnasium on Friday, with JV tipping off at 4:30 p.m. and Varsity to follow.
