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Eufaula Today
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Sallisaw Central Tigers claw past Lady Ironheads 50-34
The Lady Tigers quickly proved their dominance as they outscored Eufaula 15-6 to end the first period.
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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The Sallisaw Central Lady Tigers defeated the Eufaula Lady Ironheads 50-34 in a high school basketball game on Monday night. The Lady Tigers jumped out to an early lead, outscoring the Lady Ironheads 15-6 in the first quarter. Sallisaw Central's Paris Campbell led all scorers with 18 points, while teammate Sara Williams added 11 points. The Lady Tigers used their size advantage to outrebound Eufaula and force turnovers throughout the game.
Why it matters
This was an important win for the Sallisaw Central Lady Tigers as they look to build momentum heading into the postseason. The Lady Ironheads, on the other hand, will need to regroup and find ways to better compete against taller, more physical opponents.
The details
The Lady Tigers quickly proved their dominance, outscoring Eufaula 15-6 in the first quarter. Sallisaw Central's Paris Campbell and Sara Williams were too much for the Lady Ironheads to handle, as Kristee Thompson and Johna Bumgarner battled in the paint for Eufaula. The Lady Tigers used their size advantage to outrebound Eufaula and force turnovers, leading 25-13 at halftime. Sallisaw Central continued to pull away in the third quarter, outscoring Eufaula 15-5. The Lady Ironheads showed fight in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Lady Tigers 16-10, but it was not enough to overcome the early deficit.
- The game was played on Monday night, February 25, 2026.
The players
Paris Campbell
The leading scorer for the Sallisaw Central Lady Tigers, pouring in 18 points.
Sara Williams
A key contributor for the Sallisaw Central Lady Tigers, scoring 11 points.
Kristee Thompson
A physical presence for the Eufaula Lady Ironheads, scoring 7 points.
Johna Bumgarner
Battled in the paint for the Eufaula Lady Ironheads, scoring 7 points.
Ayana Siers
Competed at a high level at the guard position for the Eufaula Lady Ironheads, scoring 6 points.
What they’re saying
“This was a game we had marked on our calendars. We knew that Eufaula would be a tough game for us but we came out focused and started fast. That fast start is what carried us through the game.”
— Tommy Gage, Sallisaw Central assistant coach (eufaulaindianjournal.com)
The takeaway
The Sallisaw Central Lady Tigers demonstrated their dominance and ability to overcome a tough opponent, while the Eufaula Lady Ironheads will need to find ways to better compete against taller, more physical teams as they look to improve heading into the postseason.
