Olive Branch High School secured a narrow victory over West Jones High School in the 6A girls basketball semifinal, winning 41-40 on March 2, 2026. The game was decided by just one point after Olive Branch built an early lead and withstood a strong comeback from West Jones in the final quarter.
Olive Branch led 16-7 after the first quarter and extended their advantage to 33-21 by the end of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, West Jones mounted a late rally, scoring 19 points to reduce the deficit to just one point as time expired.
Caleigh Nix and Vadaija Pimpton each scored 15 points for Olive Branch. For West Jones, Dakathyion Sinegal and Lamirekal Russell both contributed 14 points in the loss.
The win allows Olive Branch to advance to the next round of the tournament.
