Quitman girls fall at home to Pisgah 63-49 as Johnson dominates

Quitman High School's girls basketball team suffered a 63-49 home defeat to the Pisgah Dragons on Jan. 9, a result that ended the Lady Warriors' short winning streak and shifted momentum as the season moves forward. Pisgah's Laylah Johnson produced the game's decisive performance, finishing with a 23-point, 17-rebound double-double that stifled Quitman's attempts to rally late in the third quarter.

Quitman received strong scoring from Sariah Bingham, who led the team with 18 points, and Serenity Brown, who added 12. Both players delivered noteworthy individual efforts, but the team's inability to contain Johnson inside and to secure rebounds limited second-chance opportunities and ultimately the comeback window. The game turned when Pisgah extended its lead late in the third quarter and kept Quitman from mounting a sustained surge in the fourth.

The result carries practical implications for Quitman’s season. The loss halts recent momentum and factors into seeding considerations and morale as regional and conference play tighten. Rebounding and interior defense emerge as clear areas of focus; Johnson's 17 boards underscored how control of the glass translated directly into points and reduced Quitman's offensive possessions. For a program of Quitman's size, individual standouts can swing games, but team defense and rebounding will be decisive in the weeks ahead.

Locally, the outcome matters to students, families and supporters who follow Friday-night gym action and county bragging rights. Quitman’s roster showed resilience and scoring punch in Bingham and Brown, signaling the team has the pieces to remain competitive if adjustments are made. Coaches will likely concentrate on closing out the paint, communicating on switches, and crashing the offensive glass to create more second-chance scoring.

As the calendar advances, Quitman enters a stretch of games that will test depth and consistency. The team must translate individual performances into collective defense to recover lost ground in standings and playoff positioning. For local fans, this is a moment to stay engaged: supporting the program at home gyms and varsity events can help sustain the energy needed for a midseason rebound.