Basketball Game Preview: Gentry Rams vs. Humphreys County Cowboys

Gentry has gone 9-1 against Humphreys County recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Rams will take on the Cowboys at 7:00 p.m. Gentry has given up an average of 55.9 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Gentry is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Tuesday. They were outmatched by Leflore County and fell 65-34. The contest marked the Rams' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Despite the defeat, Gentry had strong showings from Kevion Smith, who shot 50% from the field on his way to 11 points and six rebounds, and Christopher Zolicoffer, who posted seven points.

Meanwhile, Humphreys County got the win against Simmons on Tuesday by a conclusive 64-44. The Cowboys have beaten the Blue Devils the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Blue Devils has come to flipping the script.

Humphreys County's win bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Gentry, their loss dropped their record down to 4-7.

Gentry came up short against Humphreys County in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 49-43. Can the Rams avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.