Clarkdale Bulldogs at Ethel Tigers — Tuesday, Dec. 30 game preview

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Clarkdale (Bulldogs) travels to Ethel (Tigers) for a nonleague game on Tuesday, Dec. 30. Tip is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CST at Ethel, Miss. — follow the matchup on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/5605905-clarkdale-vs-ethel

Game snapshot

  • Teams: Clarkdale Bulldogs (away) vs. Ethel Tigers (home)

  • Date/time: Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025 — 6:30 p.m. CST

  • Location: Ethel, Miss.

  • SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/5605905-clarkdale-vs-ethel

  • Clarkdale on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/teams/175130-clarkdale-bulldogs

  • Ethel on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/teams/216199-ethel-tigers

Why this one matters

Clarkdale and Ethel meet in a midwinter nonleague test with plenty of local interest. The last time these programs met — Jan. 3, 2025 — Clarkdale came away with a 59-51 victory, giving the Bulldogs recent bragging rights. Fan support on SBLive currently shows Clarkdale with 31 followers and Ethel with 23; those totals can change and matter for engagement on the site.

Streaming and tickets

  • NFHS Network streaming (if available through each school):

  • Clarkdale Bulldogs: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/clarkdale-hs-meridian-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Ethel Tigers: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/ethel-hs-ethel-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Notes for fans

  • Picks and win projections on SBLive are for fan engagement and can change — make your picks for fun and follow the teams to boost their fan counts.

  • Weather is being tracked for the Ethel area; check the game page before heading out for any updates.

Make your voice heard: follow Clarkdale and Ethel on SBLive, visit the game page for live updates, and cast your pick to show support.