Louisville Advances to MHSAA Class 4A Girls Basketball Championship After Semifinal Win
Jackson, MS – Louisville High School secured a spot in the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 4A Girls Basketball Championship game with a 52-35 victory over Newton County High School on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Game Summary
Louisville established a strong lead early in the game, finishing the first quarter ahead 16-9 and extending their advantage to 32-17 by halftime. Newton County attempted to close the gap in the third quarter, outscoring Louisville 13-11, but Louisville responded with a 10-5 final quarter to secure the win.
Key Performances
Ikea Bullock led Louisville with a game-high 25 points, while Makayla Sam contributed 16 points to the victory. For Newton County, Felisia King scored 14 points, and Nalayah Phillips added 10.
Box Score
| Team | Points | FG | FGA | 3FG | 3FGA | FT | FTA | AST | REB | OREB | DREB | STL | BLK | FOULS | MIN | +/- | TO | EFF | NET |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton County High School | 35 | 16 | 46 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 28 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 37 | 0.00 | 7 | 37 | 0 |
| Louisville High School | 52 | 21 | 45 | 8 | 23 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 31 | 9 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 63 | 0 |
Next Steps
Louisville will advance to the MHSAA Class 4A Girls Basketball Championship game, which will be held at the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson from March 3-7.
The game was broadcast live on the NFHS Network.
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