Neshoba Central Overpowers Forest Hill, Advances to 6A State Title Game
Neshoba Central High School left little doubt Monday night, rolling to a commanding 64-27 victory over Forest Hill High School in girls playoff action.
Neshoba Central set the tone early, exploding out of the gate with an 18-3 first-quarter run and never looking back. The Rockets stretched the lead to 34-12 by halftime and dominated the third quarter 22-10 to carry a 56-22 advantage into the final frame.
Kyli Truss led the charge with a game-high 21 points, knocking down three 3-pointers and adding six assists and five steals in a complete performance. Eden Ben contributed eight points, while Taelyn Mingo added seven as Neshoba Central showcased balanced scoring throughout the lineup.
The Rockets were efficient offensively, shooting 24-of-52 from the field and 7-of-21 from beyond the arc. They also controlled the glass with a 37-16 rebounding advantage and forced 21 Forest Hill turnovers while committing just seven themselves.
Forest Hill was led by Aaliyah Johnson, who scored 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting and grabbed six rebounds. Destiny King added seven points, but the Patriots struggled to generate consistent offense against Neshoba Central’s defensive pressure.
By quarter, the dominance was clear:
- 1st: Neshoba Central 18, Forest Hill 3
- Halftime: Neshoba Central 34, Forest Hill 12
- 3rd: Neshoba Central 56, Forest Hill 22
- Final: Neshoba Central 64, Forest Hill 27
With the win, Neshoba Central advances to face Olive Branch High School in the MHSAA Class 6A State Championship game Thursday.
The Rockets will look to carry their momentum — built on defensive intensity, balanced scoring, and depth — into the title matchup.
