It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Southaven can now relate to. They took a 42-36 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Madison Central Jaguars. While losing is never fun, the Chargers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 74th, while the Jaguars are ranked 15th).
Southaven's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jayven Welch, who posted 14 points. Cael Jones was another key player, putting up nine points and six rebounds.
Southaven's defeat dropped their record down to 16-12. As for Madison Central, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-7.
Southaven does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Madison Central, they will welcome Starkville at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Starkville will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Madison Central surely won't give up without a fight.
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