The Warren Central Vikings will challenge the Ridgeland Titans at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Having struggled with eight defeats in a row, Warren Central turned things around against Neshoba Central on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 64-61 win over the Rockets.
Meanwhile, Ridgeland entered their tilt with Northwest Rankin on Friday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Cougars 52-49. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Titans have posted since December 17, 2024.
Warren Central better keep an eye on Phil Nelson. He was instrumental in Ridgeland's win, going 7 for 13 en route to 20 points. Another player making a difference was Marquis Williams, who posted nine points and five boards.
Ridgeland pushed their record up to 24-4 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Warren Central, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-16.
Warren Central came up short against Ridgeland in their previous meeting two weeks ago, falling 74-61. Can Warren Central avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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