The Velma Jackson Falcons will head out on the road to square off against the French Camp Academy Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Velma Jackson is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.
Last Friday, Velma Jackson had just enough and edged the Bulldogs out 49-46.
Meanwhile, this season hasn't been kind to French Camp Academy, who are still winless after their 17th matchup. They took a 37-20 bruising from Nanih Waiya on Friday. While losing is never fun, French Camp Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 301st, while the Warriors are ranked 84th).
Velma Jackson's victory bumped their record up to 7-14. As for French Camp Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-17.
Everything came up roses for Velma Jackson against the Panthers in their previous meeting last Monday as the team secured a 49-11 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Velma Jackson since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
