By PATRICK JONES

The Natchez Democrat

JACKSON — Natchez High’s trio of Kirdis Clark, Skylar Morgan and Ernesha Chatman combined to score almost as many points as Wingfield had as a team as the Lady Bulldogs won 81-57 Friday night in MHSAA Region 6-5A action.

Clark led all scorers with 27 points while Morgan finished with 19 points, and Chatman chipped in with 10 points.

“We did really well because we made all our free throws,” Natchez coach Alphaka Moore said. “So that’s progress.”

Natchez High continued to pressure Wingfield and continued to add to its lead in the third quarter.

“Our defense did really well,” Moore said. “Everybody did well and played their roles well.”

Natchez High (11-6, 2-0) plays again at 6 p.m. Friday when it makes another trip to Jackson, this time to take on Region 6-5A rival Provine High School.

Jefferson County 54,

Port Gibson 40

JACKSON — Antrell Gales led Jefferson County with a game-high 19 points while Diamond Smith and Kailyn Hammett each had double-doubles as the Lady Tigers defeated Port Gibson 54-40 Friday night in a pivotal MHSAA Region 7-3A game for both teams.

Smith finished with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Hammett scored 11 points and dished out 12 assists, and Gales collected six rebounds for Jefferson County.

“We played hard on defense, and we were real patient on offense,” Lady Tigers head coach Flora McKnight said. “A win like that is good. We respect everyone and fear none.”

Jefferson County’s patience on offense paid off as it outscored Port Gibson 21-13 in the second quarter for a 29-17 halftime lead.

Jefferson County (14-3, 2-0) plays host at 6 p.m. Tuesday to Region 7-3A opponent Hazlehurst High School.

ACCS 46, Laurel Christian School 2

NATCHEZ — Adams County Christian School scored 38 first-hal points en route to rolling past Laurel Christian 46-2 Friday.

“The girls came out focused and ready to play,” Hall said. “Everybody got to play. It’s great when everybody gets to play. To God be the glory for the opportunity to play.”

When the first quarter was over, ACCS led Laurel Christian 38-0. The Lady Lions scored their only two points of the game in the third quarter.

Mackenzie Boyd led the Lady Rebels with 11 points while Caitlyn Gamberi had eight points. Jordan Petty and Ashleigh Williams finished with six points apiece.

ACCS (16-5, 5-1) plays host to Riverfield Academy at 5 p.m. today.

Buckeye 60, Vidalia 35

BUCKEYE, La. — With one senior out with an injury and another getting in early foul trouble, Vidalia fell into an early hole they could not dig themselves out of as it fell to Buckeye 60-35 Friday night in an LHSAA District 3-3A game.

“We were just outplayed,” Lady Vikings head coach Christen West said. “(Buckeye) came out and played four quarters. My best defender, Bri’anna Tolliver, had a knee injury, and that put a damper on things.”

Bre’Honor Harris committed two fouls in the first quarter and that gave the Lady Panthers an even bigger advantage. When that quarter was over, Buckeye had an 18-6 lead and never looked back.

Harris led Vidalia with 15 points and Jalyn Smith added 11 points. Marlee Paulk led Buckeye with a game-high 18 points, while Trinity Foster and Shelbi Ryan added 12 points apiece.

Vidalia (7-12, 1-5) hosts Peabody at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Monterey 35, Glenmora 23

MONTEREY — Sydney Woodruff led Monterey with a game-high 11 points while Bailey Book and Meredith Chatman had seven points apiece as the Lady Wolves defeated Glenmora 35-23 in an LHSAA District 5-B game Friday night.

Monterey had just a one-point lead on Glenmora, 7-6, at the end of the first quarter before responding with a 10-1 advantage in the second quarter for a 17-7 halftime lead.

“They just continued to play, and they just kept working,” Lady Wolves head coach Cary Shivley said.

Monterey (15-8, 2-0) plays host to District 5-B rival Grace Christian School at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Trinity Episcopal 92, Porter’s Chapel Academy 20

VICKSBURG — Four players scored in double figures for Trinity Episcopal, led by D’Asia Mitchell’s game-high 26 points as Trinity Episcopal beat Porter’s Chapel 92-20.

Sloane Young scored 17 points, Tali Beard added 15 points, and Jasmine Ivory had 12 points.

Trinity Episcopal (15-4, 4-0) steps out of district at 6 p.m. Monday to play host to in-city rival Adams County Christian School.