Basketball Game Preview: Vardaman Rams vs. Okolona Chieftains

Vardaman hasn't had much luck against Okolona recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Vardaman Rams will face off against the Okolona Chieftains at 7:30 p.m.

Last Saturday, Vardaman ended up a good deal behind Water Valley and lost 49-34. The Rams have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, Okolona won against Smithville on Friday with 64 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Saturday. Okolona enjoyed a cozy 64-50 victory over West Point. The win was familiar territory for the Chieftains who have now won three matches in a row.

Vardaman's loss dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Okolona, their victory bumped their record up to 8-12-1.

Vardaman came up short against Okolona in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 68-59. Can Vardaman avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.