Wolverines Outlast Tigers in Tight Basketball Matchup

Simsboro High School falls short against Quitman despite strong first-half performance

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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In a closely contested high school basketball game, the Quitman Wolverines defeated the Simsboro Tigers 88-76 on Friday night. Simsboro started strong, leading 43-42 at halftime, but Quitman pulled away in the second half behind a 7-0 run to start the third quarter. Quitman senior point guard Bray Smith led the Wolverines with 17 points, while Simsboro was paced by Ahmad Smith's 28 points and Mike Smith's 21 points.

Why it matters

The game highlighted the competitive nature of high school basketball in the region, with two evenly matched teams battling it out. It also showcased the importance of strong second-half adjustments, as Quitman was able to pull away after a close first half.

The details

Simsboro opened the game with a 13-7 lead, but Quitman fought back to tie it 18-18 by the end of the first quarter. The teams traded blows in the second quarter, with Simsboro taking a 43-42 lead into halftime. However, Quitman came out strong in the third quarter, going on a 7-0 run to take the lead. Simsboro was unable to recover, as Quitman extended its advantage to 66-59 by the end of the third period and held on for the 88-76 victory.

  • The game was played on Friday night.
  • Simsboro led 43-42 at halftime.

The players

Ahmad Smith

A player for Simsboro High School who led his team with 28 points.

Mike Smith

A player for Simsboro High School who scored 21 points in the game.

Bray Smith

The senior point guard for Quitman High School, who scored 17 points and was a key factor in the Wolverines' victory.

Tayden Thonas

The junior guard for Quitman High School who led the Wolverines with 23 points.

Adam Wodach

The head coach of the Simsboro High School Tigers.

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What they’re saying

“The third quarter has kind of bit us in the butt all year. I would say we were playing too slow in the first half. But it's been a really long season and we've got some heavy legs, so it's kind of tough there, too.”

— Adam Wodach, Head Coach, Simsboro High School (lincolnparishjournal.com)

“They executed on offense so well. That No. 1 (Smith) is so tough. He's tough to guard.”

— Adam Wodach, Head Coach, Simsboro High School (lincolnparishjournal.com)

What’s next

The teams will likely meet again later in the season as part of their regular conference schedule.

The takeaway

This game showcased the competitive nature of high school basketball in the region, with two evenly matched teams battling it out. It also highlighted the importance of strong second-half adjustments, as Quitman was able to pull away after a close first half.