Mississippi High School Football - Newton topped by Scott Central
October 20, 2023: Forest, MS 39074 The Newton Tigers football team (Newton, MS), was beaten 31-22 in Friday's league challenge with the host Scott Central Rebels (Forest, MS)
The Rebels (6-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Lake (Lake, MS). The Hornets come into the 2A Region 5 challenge with a 4-6 record. In their last challenge, Lake was beaten by Bay Springs (Bay Springs, MS), 34-6, in a league challenge.
The Tigers now sport a 0-9 record. They take the field next when they host Clarkdale for a 2A Region 5 challenge on Thursday, October 26. Newton will meet a Bulldogs team coming off a 26-7 non-league loss to Heidelberg (Heidelberg, MS). The Bulldogs record now stands at 4-6.