The Eupora Eagles will head out to face off against the Kemper County Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
On Tuesday, Eupora was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 34-29 to Calhoun City.
Meanwhile, Kemper County posted their closest win since January 25, 2025 on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 47-45 victory over Velma Jackson. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Wildcats' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 16th, while the Falcons are ranked 97th).
Kemper County's win was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-2. Those road victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.0 points over those games. As for Eupora, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.
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