Neshoba Central suffered their biggest loss since December 7, 2024 on Saturday. They came up short against the Hancock Hawks, falling 57-35. While losing is never fun, the Rockets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 28th, while the Hawks are ranked fifth).
Neshoba Central's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jiar Henry, who posted ten points. Another player making a difference was Iyley Denson, who put up seven points.
Neshoba Central now has a losing record at 9-10. As for Hancock, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 17-1.
Neshoba Central will venture away from home to square off against Callaway at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Callaway is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 55.4 points per game this season. As for Hancock, they will host George County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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