Mississippi High School Basketball - Clarksdale nipped by Velma Jackson
December 21, 2010: Camden, MS 39045 The Velma Jackson Falcons tipped the visiting Clarksdale Wildcats basketball team by a final score of 40-39 in Tuesday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Falcons face the Morton Panthers (Morton, MS) in a 3A Region 6 game, on Tuesday, January 4. Velma Jackson will attempt to move on its 10-2 season record. The Panthers enter the game with a 6-3 record after their 52-50 league win over McLaurin (Florence, MS).
With the defeat, Clarksdale moves to 9-4 on the year. The Wildcats host Gentry (Indianola, MS) to face the Rams in a 5A Region 1 game on Tuesday, January 4. The Rams enter the game with a record of 13-1.