Clarkdale is 0-3 against Scott Central since January of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Clarkdale Bulldogs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Scott Central Rebels at 7:30 p.m. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Clarkdale has struggled recently with four defeats in a row, while Scott Central will arrive with three straight wins.
Clarkdale suffered their biggest defeat since December 16, 2023 on Friday. They suffered a rough 72-47 defeat at the hands of Southeast Lauderdale. While losing is never fun, Clarkdale can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 218th, while Southeast Lauderdale is ranked 100th).
Despite their defeat, Clarkdale saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Connor Mcdill, who scored 14 points along with six rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. Lane Creel was another key contributor, scoring 11 points.
Meanwhile, Scott Central earned a 54-46 victory over Lake last Saturday.
Clarkdale bumped their record down to 9-11 with that loss, which was their third straight on the road. As for Scott Central, their win bumped their record up to 10-8.
Clarkdale couldn't quite finish off Scott Central in their previous matchup last Friday and fell 50-48. Will Clarkdale have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
