Basketball Recap: Make It Three in a Row for Velma Jackson

Velma Jackson entered their tilt with Ethel on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They enjoyed a cozy 48-31 victory over the Ethel Tigers. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 45-27 back in December of 2024.

Velma Jackson has also been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a massive bump to their 9-9 record this season. As for Ethel, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-8.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Velma Jackson has already played their next contest (against Nanih Waiya), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Ethel Tigers face off against the French Camp Academy Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.