Basketball Game Preview: Rockmart Yellowjackets vs. Ringgold Tigers

The Rockmart Yellowjackets are taking a road trip to face off against the Ringgold Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rockmart is coming into the match on a five-game losing streak.

On Wednesday, Rockmart was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 48-44 to North Murray. While the Yellowjackets didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Mountaineers 10-6 in the first quarter.

Meanwhile, Ringgold posted their biggest victory since December 15, 2023 on Friday. They breezed by North Murray to the tune of 53-13. The win was some much needed relief for the Tigers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.

Rockmart's loss dropped their record down to 1-18. As for Ringgold, the victory got them back to even at 9-9.

Rockmart was dealt a bruising 50-14 defeat at the hands of Ringgold when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Can Rockmart avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.