Velma Jackson hosts Canton in nonleague girls basketball showdown on Dec. 12
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Velma Jackson and Canton meet Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, when the Velma Jackson Falcons host the Canton Tigers in a nonleague girls basketball game at Velma Jackson High School in Camden, Miss.
- Date/time: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 — 5 p.m. Central (listed as 3 p.m. PST on the game page)
- Location: Velma Jackson High School, Camden, Miss.
- Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/5844761-canton-vs-velma-jackson
- Home: Velma Jackson Falcons — https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/175526-velma-jackson-falcons-jv (fans: 5)
- Away: Canton Tigers — https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/491435-canton-tigers-jv (fans: 14)
Quick notes
- The teams last met Jan. 29, 2022, at Canton High School (SBLive game page): https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/games/1417614-canton-vs-velma-jackson
- Streaming: Canton’s SBLive team page links to NFHS Network coverage that may carry the game — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/canton-hs-canton-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive. Check NFHS Network for availability and start times.
- Weather: Game is listed for Camden, Miss.; no detailed forecast was provided on the game page.
Why this matters
Early-season nonleague games like this give both teams a chance to tune up rotations and identify matchup advantages before district play begins. Canton’s NFHS Network presence can make it easier for out-of-town fans to follow, while Velma Jackson will try to leverage home-court energy in Camden.
How you can follow and engage
- Follow both teams on SBLive to increase each program’s fan count: Velma Jackson (https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/175526-velma-jackson-falcons-jv) and Canton (https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/girls-basketball/teams/491435-canton-tigers-jv).
- Make your picks on SBLive for fun — picks are fan engagement only and aren’t tied to any win-chance projections. Fan counts and picks may change, so follow teams and make your pick for the squad you want to see win.
We’ll update this preview with any streaming or ticketing information as it becomes available on the game page.