Basketball Game Preview: Vicksburg Gators vs. Neshoba Central Rockets

Vicksburg hasn't had much luck against Neshoba Central recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Vicksburg Gators will welcome the Neshoba Central Rockets at 6:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Vicksburg is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 59-56 heartbreaker at the hands of Columbus.

Meanwhile, Neshoba Central faced Starkville in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The game between Neshoba Central and Starkville didn't end well, with Neshoba Central falling 64-46. The Rockets' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.

Vicksburg will need focus on slowing down Jiar Henry, one of several Neshoba Central players who made an impact when they last played. She posted 17 points. The dominant performance gave Henry a new career-high in points. The team also got some help courtesy of Shastyn Lewis, who had 12 points.

Neshoba Central's defeat dropped their record down to 9-8. As for Vicksburg, their loss dropped their record down to 9-6.

Vicksburg took a serious blow against Neshoba Central in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 76-37. Will Vicksburg have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.