From staff reports

HOUSTON - The Houston Hilltoppers gained two wins last week, one coming in district play.

The Topper hosted the Panthers of Amory last Tuesday in a lop-sided win that saw the Houston boys lead throughout.

The Hilltoppers posted a 22-1 lead at the end of the first quarter and stretched it out to 46-13 at the half.

The Amory boys posted double digits in the second and third quarter, but it wasn't nearly enough to keep up with the Toppers who easily took a 84-32 win.

Leading for Houston were Evander Wofford with 18, Shawn Wright with 14, Devante Pulliam with 12. Shaquille Vance and Jimmy Henderson both posted ten points.

On Friday, the Toppers played a non-district game against Louisville who they will see in district on Feb. 3. The Toppers gained other early lead, 18-5, over the Tigers and didn't let it get away from them throughout the game. The Tigers made a rally with 20 points in the second quarter but the Toppers matched them and went on to the 69-48 win.

Wofford led with 16, followed by Pulliam with 14.

The win put the Toppers at 10-4 on the season and 1-0 in district.

Upcoming action

The Toppers were set to host South Pontotoc in district play on Tuesday and will head to Cumberland to take on East Webster this Thursday. They will be backing district play on Jan. 20 at Winona and will host Okolona for another county grudge match on Jan. 23.