Mississippi High School Basketball - Velma Jackson holds off Northwest Rankin
November 3, 2018: Camden, MS 39045 Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Velma Jackson Falcons (Camden, MS) and the visiting Northwest Rankin Cougars (Brandon, MS), saw Velma Jackson's basketball squad hold off Northwest Rankin by a tally of 59-57.
With the victory, Velma Jackson improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Falcons host Murrah (Jackson, MS) to confront the Mustangs in a non-league challenge on Thursday, November 8. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.
Next up, the Cougars confront the Raymond Rangers (Raymond, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, November 6. Northwest Rankin will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Rangers come into the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 78-76 non-league win over Hattiesburg (Hattiesburg, MS).