Yazoo County has gone 8-2 against Humphreys County recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Panthers will take on the Cowboys at 6:00 p.m. Yazoo County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
Yazoo County will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one run on Thursday, then bounced right back against Clinton Christian Academy on Friday. The Panthers blew past the Warriors 19-6. The win continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now won four in a row.
Clark Riley
| 02/27/26 @ Clinton Christian Academy | 3 |
| 02/24/26 vs Humphreys Academy | 2 |
| 02/13/26 vs Riverside | 2 |
| 02/12/26 @ Terry | 2 |
| 02/17/26 @ St. Joseph Catholic | 1 |
Clark Riley was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. He has become a key player for Yazoo County: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 0-3 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Trey Kennedy, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
Yazoo County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .657. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2025.
Meanwhile, Humphreys County entered their contest against Greenville on Saturday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Cowboys lost 17-7 to the Hornets. Cowboys fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Hornets since Saturday.
Milton Byest was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That double was his first of the season. Cordale Weathersby was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Humphreys County suffered their first home loss, dropping their record down to 4-3. As for Yazoo County, the victory was their first on the road, bumping their record up to 3-4.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Yazoo County has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .479. However, it's not like Humphreys County struggles in that department as they've averaged .491. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Yazoo County came out on top in a nail-biter against Humphreys County in their previous matchup back in April of 2025, sneaking past 8-6. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Cowboys have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
