Prep roundup: Biloxi boys run away with Thanksgiving Invitational contest

The Biloxi boys almost doubled up B.C. Rain in the second half to roll to a 69-42 victory Tuesday night on the second day of the Joe Barlow Thanksgiving Invitational at St. Martin

The Indians led 27-22 at halftime and out-scored the Raiders 42-20 in the second half.

"We came out flat for some reason, this game and last game" Biloxi coach Seber Windham said. "Right now we're not focused on the defensive side of the ball. We've got a lot of work to do."

Senior guard Jadarius Holloway led Biloxi (3-2) with 14 points. Marques McGee and Jared Batts both added 10 points.

Biloxi had four other players score eight points or more: Martell Turner (9), Jordan Lewis (9), Jaylon Chiles (8) and Marcus Hartley (8).

Biloxi will play Laurel at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the first of three games on the third day of the tournament at St. Martin.

"We're streaky right now," Windham said. "We're settling for a lot of jumpers. The jumpers you make look good, but eventually those jumpers are not going to go in. We have to play inside a little, get layups and mix that in."

Pascagoula girls 48, Hancock 27: Alexis McBeath and Jailin Cherry led Goula (7-2) past host Hancock in the Thanksgiving Tournament. McBeath scored 18 points and Cherry chipped in 13 points and 12 rebounds.

Pascagoula girls 59, Pass Christian 51: Cherry and McBeath led Pascagoula with 13 and 11 points respectively.

D'Iberville girls 67, Long Beach 40: Casey Ferguson led D'Iberville with 31 points and 12 rebounds. Laniya Cronan also had a double-double with 14 points and 16 rebounds. Hannah Catchings had 15 rebounds for D'Iberville (3-2). Nicole Brock had 22 points for LBHS.

St. Martin girls 69, Madison Central 37: Savannah Jones led St. Martin (6-1) with 24 points and 10 rebounds. Deona Morgan had 17 points. Daphane White had 16 points, 18 rebounds and 13 blocks. Mercedes Brown had 10 points and 10 rebounds..

Gulfport girls 70, George County 22: Host Gulfport (6-2) had all 13 players score Tuesday night in its Lady Admiral Thanksgiving Classic game. Only Megan Grantham registered double-figures, however, with 11. Marshea Grayson led GCHS with 16.

Harrison Central 59, Bay High 45: Biscuit Floyd led HCHS (3-2) past Bay with 17 points. Isaiah Steele and Dajon Whitworth scored 12 and 10 respectively for the Red Rebels. Bay High was led by Connor Ladner's 11-point effort. Austin Alexander had 10.

This story was originally published November 24, 2015 at 9:28 PM with the headline "Prep roundup: Biloxi boys run away with Thanksgiving Invitational contest ."