Quinton looks to extend streak, more area hoops

Quinton's girls basketball team looks to extend its winning streak after claiming five straight victories before Christmas break. The Savages meet a quality Crowder team to get ready for a major test later in the week at the Tushka AmeriState Invitational. Meanwhile, Keota looks to start the new year right against Panola.

Quinton at Crowder

Girls: Savages (6-1, ranked 14th in Class 2A) at Demons (7-3)

Last game: Quinton 53, Warner 37; Clayton 46, Crowder 39.

Last meeting: Quinton 48, Crowder 27 (Jan. 5, 2016)

Notes: Crowder has scored 53.1 points per game while Quinton has allowed 29.6 per game. Macey McKee (19 points per game and Hanna Pitman (13.6 per game) account for 66 percent of Quinton's scoring.

Boys: Savages (1-6) at Demons (2-7)

Last game: Warner 51, Quinton 43; Hartshorne 72, Crowder 39.

Last meeting: Quinton 42, Crowder 41 (Jan. 5, 2016)

Notes: Crowder has lost five of its last six games while Quinton has lost its last four. Quinton has scored 45 points per game while Crowder has scored 47.2 per game.

Keota at Panola

Girls: Lions (3-5) at Bearcats (0-14)

Last game: Howe 71, Keota 16; Hartford (Ark.) 23, Panola 19.

Last meeting: Keota 49, Panola 27 (Jan. 5, 2017)

Notes: Keota is looking for its third win in the past four games.

Boys: Lions (2-6) at Bearcats (0-14)

Last game: McCurtain 72, Keota 52; Braggs 49, Panola 20.

Last meeting: Keota 60, Panola 23 (Jan. 5, 2017)

Notes: Keota has scored 42.8 points per game, led by Bryson McClary with 10.4 per game. Panola averages 37.1 points per game.