Basketball Game Preview: Madison Central Jaguars vs. Northwest Rankin Cougars

Madison Central and Northwest Rankin are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2019, but not for long. The Jaguars will be playing at home against the Cougars at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Madison Central is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.

Madison Central proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by 30) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. In a tight matchup that could have gone either way, they made off with a 56-55 victory over Meridian. While the Jaguars didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.

Karley Robinson

Steals

11/20/25 vs Meridian	3
11/18/25 @ Terry	2
11/13/25 @ Yazoo City	4
11/11/25 @ Gentry	2
11/08/25 vs Hoover	3
11/04/25 vs Pearl	3

Madison Central found their leader in sophomore Karley Robinson, who posted 19 points in addition to five assists and three steals. Robinson is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Alayah Bolden, who earned 15 points and five rebounds.

Madison Central was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Meridian only posted five.

Meanwhile, Northwest Rankin fought the good fight in their overtime contest against Booneville on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Blue Devils by a score of 59-56. The loss was the Cougars' first of the season.

Madison Central's win bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Northwest Rankin, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.

Madison Central couldn't quite finish off Northwest Rankin in their previous matchup back in November of 2024 and fell 71-69. Will the Jaguars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.