Vardaman opened the basketball season with a pair of losses to Charleston Thursday night in Vardaman.
The Lady Rams pulled to as close as within four points in the fourth period but ultimately fell 55-49.
Alaysia Madkins led the Lady Rams with 16 points, followed by Tiara Jones with nine. Phyliss Tellis of Charleston led all scorers with 20.
Charleston won the boys’ game 72-25.
Kent Casey led the Rams with seven points.