Basketball Recap: Velma Jackson's Win Ends Five-Game Losing Streak on the Road

Velma Jackson had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They strolled past the Ethel Tigers with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 45-27. The Falcons have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Tigers, too.

Velma Jackson's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-6. As for Ethel, their loss dropped their record down to 7-5.

Velma Jackson and Humphreys County will compete for holiday cheer at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. As for Ethel, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Ethel Tigers challenge the West Lowndes Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.