Mississippi High School Softball - Newton County bounces Morton
March 4, 2023: Decatur, MS 39327 The Newton County Cougars routed the visiting Morton Panthers softball squad by a count of 8-2 in Saturday's non-league battle.
The Cougars (2-0) will now prepare for their battle against Mendenhall (Mendenhall, MS). The Tigers go into the 4A Region 5 battle with a 1-6 record.
The Panthers now sport a 4-5 record. They play next when they host Union for a 3A Region 5 battle on Tuesday, March 7. Morton will meet a Yellowjackets squad coming off a 8-7 non-league win over Ethel (Ethel, MS). The Yellowjackets record now stands at 2-2.