VIDALIA — Isiah Thompson led four Vidalia High School players in double figures with a game-high 24 points as the Vikings rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat the Tensas High School Panthers 65-62 Monday night.

After the first quarter ended in a 13-13 tie, it appeared that Tensas High was on its way to handing Vidalia its first loss of the young season after the Panthers outscored the Vikings 21-19 in the second quarter and 17-13 in the third quarter for a 51-45 lead.

However, the Vikings turned to their defense, which forced numerous turnovers that led to easy lay-ups and slam dunks. They ended up outscoring the Panthers 20-11 in the fourth quarter to escape with the win.

Julius Wilson scored 19 points while Malik Jefferson and Deion Brown had 10 points apiece for the Vikings.

Vidalia (2-0) host Madison Parish at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3.

Jim Hill 83, Jefferson County 44

JACKSON — Jefferson County had no answer for Jim Hill’s Anfernee Hampton, who finished with a game-high 29 points to help lead the host Tigers past the visiting Tigers 83-44 Monday night.

Justin Pidwell had 18 points and Zachary Barnes added 11 points for Jim Hill, which jumped out to a 17-8 lead at the end of the first quarter and never looked back. The host Tigers scored no fewer than 21 points in each of the last three quarters.

The visiting Tigers were led by Ry’Yale Brown with 18 points and Akeen Williams scored 12 points. Jefferson County (2-3) plays again at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3., at Amite County.