Basketball Recap: Northeast Lauderdale's Run of Four Straight Victories Now Over

Trojans

Previous 5 Games

12/10/24 vs Neshoba Central	33-49
12/06/24 vs Lake	58-29
12/03/24 @ Newton	39-25
11/30/24 vs Northeast Jones	76-22
11/21/24 @ Pelahatchie	44-25

It was a good run, but Northeast Lauderdale unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Tuesday. They took a 49-33 bruising from the Neshoba Central Rockets. The Trojans lost against the Rockets in their previous head to head back in December of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 88-36 score last time.

Northeast Lauderdale's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jalei Bolton, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 16 rebounds. Bolton is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last six games she's played. Another player making a difference was Jordyn Vaughn, who posted seven points and three steals.

It was another big night for Kyli Truss, who put up 15 points for Neshoba Central. Jiar Henry was another key player, putting up ten points.

Northeast Lauderdale's loss dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Neshoba Central, their win bumped their record up to 5-6.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northeast Lauderdale will welcome Morton at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Northeast Lauderdale's defense has only allowed 28.6 points per game this season, so Morton's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Neshoba Central, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Madison Central at 6:00 p.m. Madison Central knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past five matches -- so hopefully Neshoba Central likes a good challenge.