The Neshoba Central Rockets will take on the Choctaw Central Warriors in a holiday battle at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Neshoba Central has three straight victories, Choctaw Central has five straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the court.
On Saturday, Neshoba Central got the win against New Hope by a conclusive 69-49. The Rockets have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 20 points or more this season.
Tae'Shaun Shumake
| 12/13/25 vs New Hope | 24 |
| 12/09/25 vs Northeast Lauderdale | 23 |
| 12/06/25 @ Newton | 15 |
| 12/04/25 @ Leake Central | 15 |
Neshoba Central relied on the efforts of Tae'Shaun Shumake, who shot 44% from the field on his way to 24 points and five rebounds, and Kendarius Thomas, who went 10-for-15 en route to 22 points along with five boards and three steals. The game was Shumake's fourth in a row with at least 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kendarian Thomas, who posted nine points and five rebounds.
Neshoba Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive boards in five consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Choctaw Central was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Monday as they fell 56-50 to Jackson Prep.
Neshoba Central's win bumped their record up to 7-4. As for Choctaw Central, their loss dropped their record down to 3-7.
Neshoba Central and Choctaw Central were neck-and-neck in their previous matchup back in November, but Neshoba Central came up empty-handed after a 67-66 defeat. Will the Rockets 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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