The Holcomb Hornets will challenge the Poplar Bluff Mules at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Monday, Holcomb earned a 51-38 victory over South Pemiscot. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Hornets.
Meanwhile, Poplar Bluff beat Mehlville 51-40 on Monday. Given the Mules' advantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 188th, while the Panthers are ranked 379th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Poplar Bluff's win bumped their record up to 9-7. As for Holcomb, their victory bumped their record up to 6-8.
Holcomb suffered a grim 53-27 defeat to Poplar Bluff in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will Holcomb have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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