Vardaman hosts Hickory Flat on Jan. 30 in nonleague clash

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Vardaman will host Hickory Flat on Friday, Jan. 30, at 7:30 p.m. Central at Vardaman High School in a nonleague matchup that pits the Rams against the Rebels in a small‑town rivalry with state tournament implications.

Quick game details

  • Game: Vardaman Rams vs. Hickory Flat Rebels

  • Date/time: Friday, Jan. 30 — 7:30 p.m. Central

  • Location: Vardaman High School, Vardaman, Miss.

  • Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/5541985-hickory-flat-vs-vardaman

  • Vardaman team page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/teams/172072-vardaman-rams

  • Hickory Flat team page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/teams/216229-hickory-flat-rebels

What to watch

The Rams and Rebels haven’t met recently without fireworks: their last meeting was Dec. 20, 2024, when Vardaman visited Hickory Flat and posted a 60-38 victory (game details: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/4603781-vardaman-vs-hickory-flat). Both programs will look to tighten up on defense and establish an inside presence early. With both squads still shaping their lineups in nonleague play, expect coaches to lean on experienced guards and test depth late in the fourth quarter.

Streaming and coverage

  • Vardaman NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/vardaman-hs-vardaman-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Hickory Flat NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/hickory-flat-hs-hickory-flat-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Note: Tickets are not listed on the game page. If you plan to attend, check the schools’ athletic offices or arrive early.

Get involved

Follow both teams on SBLive to stay updated and help increase their fan counts — Vardaman currently shows 41 fans and Hickory Flat 40 on ScorebookLive. Fans can also make picks on the game for fun; picks and follow totals change frequently, so follow the teams and make your pick if you want to show support. These engagement metrics may shift as game time approaches.