The Okolona Chieftains entered their tilt with the Vardaman Rams with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. Okolona claimed a resounding 58-28 win over Vardaman on the road. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win Okolona has posted since December 2, 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Vardaman lost on Friday, one person who can't be blamed is Kamri Jones. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 rebounds. Jones has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last five times she's played.
The victory got Okolona back to even at 9-9. As for Vardaman, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-13.
Okolona will head out on the road to challenge Potts Camp at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Potts Camp is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home. Vardaman will take on West Union at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. West Union presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Vardaman in Mississippi (West Union is ranked 90th, while Vardaman is ranked 233rd).
