Meridian is 0-5 against Neshoba Central since November of 2015 but things could change on Tuesday. The Wildcats will host the Rockets at 6:00 p.m. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Meridian barely beat Terry the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Wildcats claimed a resounding 48-21 victory over the Bulldogs. The matchup was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Wildcats had established a 26-point advantage.
Meridian relied on the efforts of Jahz'Mir Pearson, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and 12 boards, and Skylar Davis, who went 6-for-12 to rack up 12 points along with seven rebounds and four steals. Another player making a difference was Kimora Hughes, who posted eight points and ten rebounds.
Meridian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Neshoba Central made easy work of Choctaw Central on Thursday and carried off a 74-54 win. The Rockets have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 20 points or more this season.
Meridian better keep an eye on Kyli Truss. She was instrumental in Neshoba Central's win, putting up 31 points. Truss' big performance that evening made it five games in a row in which she has scored at least 15 points. Shastyn Lewis was another key player, earning 14 points.
Neshoba Central now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Meridian, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Meridian took a serious blow against Neshoba Central in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 58-30. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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