The Coahoma County Red Panthers basketball squad (Clarksdale, MS), was crushed 40-14 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Clarksdale Wildcats (Clarksdale, MS)

With the victory, Clarksdale advances its record to 5-6 on the season. The Wildcats travel to Ripley (Ripley, MS) to encounter the Tigers in a 4A Region 3 challenge on Thursday, December 18. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 3-9. Ripley won 52-15 in their recent league challenge against Byhalia (Byhalia, MS)

In their next game, the Red Panthers encounter the Palmer Dragons (Marks, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 17. Coahoma County will attempt to improve on its 2-12 season record. The Dragons come into the challenge with a 3-7 record after their 46-13 non-league loss to West Tallahatchie (Webb, MS).