Vernon is 0-10 against Graceville since January of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Yellowjackets will host the Tigers at 6:30 p.m. Vernon has given up an average of 62.3 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Vernon is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Ponce De Leon on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Yellowjackets took a blow against the Pirates, falling 74-15. The Yellowjackets were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 55-12.
Meanwhile, Graceville was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Thursday as they fell 58-52 to Holmes County. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 555th, while the Blue Devils are ranked 190th).
Vernon's defeat dropped their record down to 1-14. As for Graceville, their loss dropped their record down to 6-13.
Vernon took a serious blow against Graceville in their previous meeting back in December of 2025, falling 59-16. That game was all but decided by halftime, at which point the Yellowjackets were down 34-6.
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