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The classic is named for the first basketball coach at DeSoto Central, Shan Whiteside.

Tuesday sports: Fayette Ware beats back Olive Branch

Quistors fall in boys contest, win girls’ game.

Tommy Callicut was named game’s MVP.

The Kelly sisters led the way for the Lady Tigers, as Jaliah scored 30 and Fran added 26.

The win was also the second straight victory against highly ranked teams in Mississippi.

Junior Myles Colom filled up the basket for 27 points to lead Northpoint in the contest.

Olive Branch girls held their opponent to just two points in the win.

Vernon Green III led the way for the Gators against the Tigers with a game-high 30 points.

Monday’s win came after the Squadron defeated the Hustle 115-102 in a Saturday morning game in Alabama.

Hustle return home on Monday. Horn Lake, Center Hill, and Olive Branch teams in Saturday action.