Rockets defeat Choctaw Central
The Neshoba Central Rockets defeated Choctaw Central 12-0 on Thursday evening thanks in part to a seven-run 3rd inning.
Espn Jackson, Jalyas Winters and RB Hardin all had big hits plus an error and two walks to score the seven runs.
Neshoba Central got on the board first in the bottom of the 2nd inning after Demarkez West homered to left field scoring two runs. Jordan Davis tripled, scoring two runs and RB Hardin doubled, scoring one run.
Sanders Griffis earned the win for the Rockets on the mound while giving up one hit and one walk over thee scoreless innings. Will Williams came on in relief to close out the game in four innings. The Rockets had 12 runs on 10 hits and only two strike outs.
Next up for the Rockets is North East Lauderdale on Thursday afternoon at Enterprise, West Lauderdale at home on Friday afternoon and Newton County at home on Saturday afternoon.
The Choctaw Central Warriors are still looking for their first win on the season.
After falling to Neshoba Central, the Warriors lost to Scott Central 5-2. They were scheduled to play Morton on Tuesday.