Mississippi High School Basketball - Port Gibson nipped by Newton
November 21, 2022: Newton, MS 39345 The Newton Tigers tipped the visiting Port Gibson Blue Waves basketball team by a final score of 49-44 in Monday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Tigers face the Leake Central Gators (Carthage, MS) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, November 22. Newton will attempt to move on its 2-2 season record. The Gators enter the game with a 0-2 record after their 59-38 non-league loss to Neshoba Central (Philadelphia, MS).
With the defeat, Port Gibson moves to 1-5 on the year. The Blue waves travel to South Pike (Magnolia, MS) to face the Eagles in a non-league game on Tuesday, November 29. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 1-3. South Pike lost 54-27 in their recent non-league game against Harrison Central (Gulfport, MS)