Provine is on a three-game streak of home losses, Jefferson County a nine-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Provine Rams will finish 2023 at home by hosting the Jefferson County Tigers at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Thursday, Provine came up short against Canton and fell 49-36. While losing is never fun, Provine can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 241st, while Canton is ranked 17th).
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought game, but Jefferson County had to settle for a 34-31 defeat against Hazlehurst on Friday. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Jefferson County in their matchups with Hazlehurst: they've now lost three in a row.
Provine's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Jefferson County, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-7-1.
