Holmes County Central hadn't beaten Greenwood on the road since December 9, 2022 but that history sure didn't bother them on Thursday. The Jaguars came out on top against the Bulldogs by a score of 62-50. That 12 point margin sets a new team best for the Jaguars this season.
Despite the loss, Greenwood still got an impressive performance from Jeremiah Kendrick, who went 8-for-16 on his way to 21 points and three steals. Kendrick is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed three or more in each of the last four games he's played. Frederrick Ford was another key player, putting up nine points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Jaguars
| 11/20/25 @ Greenwood | 62-50 |
| 11/11/25 @ Humphreys County | 63-53 |
| 01/31/25 @ Yazoo City | 38-32 |
| 01/24/25 @ Gentry | 62-35 |
| 01/17/25 @ Greenville | 61-58 |
Holmes County Central's win was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. Those road victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 57.2 points this season. As for Greenwood, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-3.
Holmes County Central didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 51-37 loss against Olive Branch on the 22nd. As for Greenwood, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Shaw at 7:30 p.m. on December 2.
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