Basketball Game Preview: Booneville Blue Devils vs. DeSoto Central Jaguars

The Booneville Blue Devils will challenge the DeSoto Central Jaguars at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Booneville is looking to give their home crowd another W after opening their season at home on Tuesday. They walked away with a 75-67 win over Olive Branch. The victory was familiar territory for the Blue Devils, who have now won 18 games in a row dating back to last season.

Meanwhile, DeSoto Central didn't have too much trouble with Pontotoc on Tuesday as they won 80-63. The win continues a trend for the Jaguars in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now won three in a row.

Booneville couldn't quite get it done against DeSoto Central in their previous matchup back in December of 2024 as they fell 70-63. Will the Blue Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.