Coahoma Community College (1-3) has fought long and hard all season long, and while the Tigers were in a great position to pull off an upset, Holmes Community College used their sheer will to put away the Tigers 30-20. Coahoma is now on a three game losing streak.

Northeast Mississippi Community College (1-3) also had a tough fight during the 2017 season with a 0-3 start after being ranked No. 9 in the NJCAA Top 20.

Last week, the Northwest Tigers ended their three game losing streak with a 36-19 victory over Southwest Mississippi Community College.

Something has got to give as both teams are going into this showdown looking for their second win of the season. It will be the ultimate "Battle of the Tigers" 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, in the James E. Miller Stadium.

Last week, Coahoma's defense didn't give Holmes anything easily. They held the Bulldogs to 240 rushing yards cutting Holmes' rushing yards in half.

Cecil Cherry (Frostproof, FL) led the Tigers with 15 tackles (11 solo and four assists). Davion Taylor (Magnolia, MS) had 11 tackles (eight solos and three assists) and one fumble recovery.

All-American Antonio Nelson (Montgomery, AL) played his best game this season. He had eight tackles (six solos and two assists), a forced fumble and an interception.

Coahoma's offense is starting to come alive. Last week, they had 349 yards of total offense. Jaylin Jones (Bay Springs, MS) sparked the Tigers with eight carries for 85 yards and two touchdowns. Trey Mitchell (Knoxville, TN) was 15 of 28 for 197 yards and a touchdown.

Northeast Mississippi had 336 yards of total offense including 238 rushing yards last week.
Kenzie Phillips led the Tigers with 24 carries for 113 yards. Karleke Oliver had 11 carries for 58 yards and a touchdown. Jalen Cobbs had 10 carries for 53 yards. Desmond Hunter was 5 of 11 for 98 yards and a touchdown.

"It's going to be like looking in the mirror with identical offenses," said Coahoma Head Coach Steven Miller.

Northeast's defense held Southwest Mississippi to 189 yards of total offense. They were led by defensive backs Juwan Taylor and Johnathon Edwards and linebacker Quentin Frazier.

Coahoma isn't only trying to end their current losing streak. They're also looking for their first home win since Oct. 5, 2013 in a 47-41 victory over Itawamba Community College.

"We're definitely hungry for a victory," said Miller. "We had that taste the first game of the year. We will do whatever we can to win the game."

The game will broadcast live at www.coahomasports.com/watch or tune in at WCQC 91.3.