Basketball Recap: Nettleton Takes a Loss

Nettleton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They were dealt a 58-19 defeat at the hands of the North Pontotoc Vikings. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 50-24 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2024.

Nettleton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for North Pontotoc, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nettleton won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Walnut at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for North Pontotoc, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll take on Myrtle at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday.