Basketball Game Preview: Meridian Wildcats vs. Neshoba Central Rockets + Official Tickets

The Meridian Wildcats will challenge the Neshoba Central Rockets at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meridian is coming into the game on a four-game losing streak dating back to last season.

On Tuesday, Meridian was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 55-50 to Terry.

Meanwhile, Neshoba Central was just a bucket shy of victory on Thursday and fell 67-66 to Choctaw Central. The loss continues a trend for the Rockets in their meetings with the Warriors: they've now lost three in a row.

Neshoba Central's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Meridian, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.

Meridian came up short against Neshoba Central in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 58-52. Can the Wildcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.