The Vardaman Rams will square off against the Tremont Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Two weeks ago, Vardaman was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 67-63 to Blue Mountain. The loss continues a trend for the Rams in their meetings with the Cougars: they've now lost five in a row.
Haley Parker
| 01/22/26 @ Blue Mountain | 18 |
| 01/20/26 vs West Tallahatchie | 16 |
| 01/15/26 vs Wheeler | 12 |
| 01/13/26 vs French Camp Academy | 10 |
| 01/06/26 @ Houlka | 6 |
| + 15 more games |
Vardaman's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Haley Parker, who shot 88% from the field on her way to 18 points along with six rebounds and five assists, and Hannah Lowe, who posted 14 points and eight boards. Parker continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Pamela Laney, who had ten points in addition to six rebounds and three steals.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Eagles on Monday. Tremont put the hurt on Tupelo Christian Prep with a sharp 60-37 victory. The final result isn't all that surprising considering Tremont's considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 117th, while Tupelo Christian Prep is ranked 274th).
Vardaman's loss dropped their record down to 14-7. As for Tremont, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 17-8.
Vardaman came up short against Tremont when the teams last played back in January of 2025, falling 44-38. Can the Rams avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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