If Neshoba Central was riding high fresh off their 80-47 takedown of Delta Streets Academy last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. 2025 welcomed the Neshoba Central Rockets with a 70-47 loss courtesy of the Ridgeland Titans on Friday. The Rockets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Titans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Ridgeland's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Phil Nelson led the charge by going 10 for 14 on his way to 24 points. The match was Nelson's fifth in a row with at least ten points. Khameron Snow was another key player, going 6 for 8 on his way to 15 points in addition to seven assists and five steals.
Neshoba Central's loss dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Ridgeland, their victory bumped their record up to 16-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Neshoba Central will take on Vicksburg at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Neshoba Central is facing Vicksburg at the right time seeing as Vicksburg is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Ridgeland, they will face off against Warren Central at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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