After a string of three wins, the Vardaman Rams's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They were beaten by Okolona 58-28. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Vardaman has suffered since November 28, 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Vardaman lost, one person who can't be blamed is Kamri Jones. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 rebounds. Jones hasn't dropped below eight rebounds for five straight games.
Vardaman's loss dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Okolona, the win got them back to even at 9-9.
Vardaman will be playing in front of their home fans against West Union at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. West Union presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Vardaman in Mississippi (West Union is ranked 90th, while Vardaman is ranked 233rd). As for Okolona, they will head out on the road to square off against Potts Camp at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Potts Camp is coming into the game on a six-game losing streak.
