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The Newton County (Decatur, MS) varsity basketball team lost Tuesday's home non-conference game against Neshoba Central (Philadelphia, MS) by a score of 78-53.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Neshoba Central	21	13	23	21	78
Newton County	12	13	14	14	53

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Game Stats

Neshoba Central (25-26)

Neshoba Central

Shooting

#	Athlete Name	Pts	FGM	FGA	FG%	AFG%
	Team Totals	78	32	72	44	49
0	JQ Hughes (Sr)	16	6	10	60	75
2	Devin Griffin (Sr)	9	3	8	38	50
3	Alex Thompson (Jr)	2	1	4	25	25
5	K. Thomas (Jr)	15	7	12	58	58
14	Kodi Thomas (Sr)	2	1	4	25	25
15	Emjae Willis (Sr)	5	2	6	33	33
21	T. Shumake (Jr)	12	4	8	50	63
22	K. Thomas (Jr)	17	8	19	42	42
34	Zathain Ben (Jr)	0	0	1	0	0

Neshoba Central

#	Athlete Name	Pts	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	2FGM	2FGA	2FG%
	Team Totals	78	7	23	30	7	12	58	25	49	51
0	JQ Hughes (Sr)	16	3	3	100	1	2	50	3	7	43
2	Devin Griffin (Sr)	9	2	5	40	1	2	50	1	3	33
3	Alex Thompson (Jr)	2	0	3	0	0	0	0	1	1	100
5	K. Thomas (Jr)	15	0	0	0	1	2	50	7	12	58
14	Kodi Thomas (Sr)	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	1	2	50
15	Emjae Willis (Sr)	5	0	2	0	1	2	50	2	4	50
21	T. Shumake (Jr)	12	2	6	33	2	2	100	2	2	100
22	K. Thomas (Jr)	17	0	1	0	1	2	50	8	18	44
34	Zathain Ben (Jr)	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Neshoba Central

Totals

#	Athlete Name	Pts	OReb	DReb	Reb	Ast	Stl	Blk	TO	PF
	Team Totals	78	19	29	48	18	11	7	21	18
0	JQ Hughes (Sr)	16	2	4	6	4	2	0	4	3
2	Devin Griffin (Sr)	9	1	1	2	2	2	0	2	0
3	Alex Thompson (Jr)	2	1	0	1	2	0	0	0	0
4	Quinton Dan (So)	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
5	K. Thomas (Jr)	15	2	2	4	3	3	1	6	3
14	Kodi Thomas (Sr)	2	0	1	1	2	1	2	1	4
15	Emjae Willis (Sr)	5	1	2	3	1	1	0	2	3
21	T. Shumake (Jr)	12	1	12	13	1	0	3	2	4
22	K. Thomas (Jr)	17	11	6	17	3	2	1	3	1
24	Eli Pendleton (Fr)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0

Neshoba Central

Misc Totals

#	Athlete Name	Ast:TO	Stl:TO	Stl:PF	Blk:PF	Chr	Defl
	Team Totals	0.86	0.52	0.61	0.39	3	14
0	JQ Hughes (Sr)	1.00	0.50	0.67	0.00	0	2
2	Devin Griffin (Sr)	1.00	1.00	2.00	0.00	1	0
3	Alex Thompson (Jr)	2.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0	1
5	K. Thomas (Jr)	0.50	0.50	1.00	0.33	0	6
14	Kodi Thomas (Sr)	2.00	1.00	0.25	0.50	2	1
15	Emjae Willis (Sr)	0.50	0.50	0.33	0.00	0	2
21	T. Shumake (Jr)	0.50	0.00	0.00	0.75	0	0
22	K. Thomas (Jr)	1.00	0.67	2.00	1.00	0	2

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Game Recap: Neshoba Central @ Newton County Boys Varsity Basketball 4:14

Game Story

Mississippi High School Basketball - Newton County trounced by Neshoba Central

November 4, 2025: Decatur, MS 39327

The Newton County Cougars basketball team (Decatur, MS), was routed 78-53 in Tuesday's non-league challenge with the visiting Neshoba Central Rockets (Philadelphia, MS)

The Rockets (1-0) will now prepare for their challenge against Northwest Rankin (Brandon, MS). The Cougars come into the non-league challenge with a 0-0 record.

In their next game, the Cougars encounter the Philadelphia Tornadoes (Philadelphia, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, November 10. Newton County will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Tornadoes come into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 83-27 non-league loss to Kosciusko (Kosciusko, MS).

Check In
1st Quarter
0 - 2 The scorer has checked in. Neshoba Central 0, Newton County 2

Posted @ 7:39p
Game Attendance
1st Quarter
Attendance Hundreds

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Foul Alert
Neshoba Central1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
Foul on Neshoba Central. Neshoba Central 0, Newton County 2

Posted @ 7:39p
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Score Alert
Newton County1st Quarter
Newton County - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 0, Newton County 4

Posted @ 7:39p
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Score Alert
Neshoba Central1st Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 3, Newton County 4

Posted @ 7:39p
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Foul Alert
Neshoba Central1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
Foul on Neshoba Central. Neshoba Central 3, Newton County 4

Posted @ 7:40p
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Score Alert
Newton County1st Quarter
Newton County - makes a Free Throw. Neshoba Central 3, Newton County 5

Posted @ 7:40p
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Score Alert
Newton County1st Quarter
Newton County - makes a Free Throw. Neshoba Central 3, Newton County 6

Posted @ 7:40p
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Score Alert
Neshoba Central1st Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 6, Newton County 6

Posted @ 7:41p
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Foul Alert
Newton County1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
Foul on Newton County. Neshoba Central 6, Newton County 6

Posted @ 7:42p
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Foul Alert
Newton County1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
Foul on Newton County. Neshoba Central 6, Newton County 6

Posted @ 7:42p
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Foul Alert
Newton County1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
Foul on Newton County. Neshoba Central 6, Newton County 6

Posted @ 7:43p
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Score Alert
Neshoba Central1st Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a Free Throw. Neshoba Central 7, Newton County 6

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Score Alert
Neshoba Central1st Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a Free Throw. Neshoba Central 8, Newton County 6

Posted @ 7:44p
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Score Alert
Neshoba Central1st Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 11, Newton County 6

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Score Alert
Neshoba Central1st Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 14, Newton County 6

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Score Alert
Neshoba Central1st Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 17, Newton County 6

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Score Alert
Neshoba Central1st Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 19, Newton County 6

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Score Alert
Neshoba Central1st Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 21, Newton County 6

Posted @ 7:52p
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Score Alert
Newton County1st Quarter
Newton County - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 21, Newton County 9

Posted @ 7:52p
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Score Alert
Newton County1st Quarter
Newton County - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 21, Newton County 12

Posted @ 7:52p
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End of 1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
Neshoba Central 21, Newton County 12

Posted @ 7:52p
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Score Alert
Neshoba Central2nd Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 24, Newton County 12

Posted @ 8:01p
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Score Alert
Neshoba Central2nd Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 26, Newton County 12

Posted @ 8:01p
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Score Alert
Neshoba Central2nd Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 28, Newton County 12

Posted @ 8:01p
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Score Alert
Newton County2nd Quarter
Newton County - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 28, Newton County 15

Posted @ 8:02p
28 - 17

Score Alert
Newton County2nd Quarter
Newton County - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 28, Newton County 17

Posted @ 8:02p
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Score Alert
Newton County2nd Quarter
Newton County - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 28, Newton County 20

Posted @ 8:02p
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Score Alert
Neshoba Central2nd Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 31, Newton County 20

Posted @ 8:02p
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Score Alert
Newton County2nd Quarter
Newton County - makes a Free Throw. Neshoba Central 31, Newton County 21

Posted @ 8:03p
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Score Alert
Newton County2nd Quarter
Newton County - makes a Free Throw. Neshoba Central 31, Newton County 22

Posted @ 8:03p
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Score Alert
Newton County2nd Quarter
Newton County - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 31, Newton County 25

Posted @ 8:04p
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Score Alert
Neshoba Central2nd Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a Free Throw. Neshoba Central 32, Newton County 25

Posted @ 8:06p
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Score Alert
Neshoba Central2nd Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 34, Newton County 25

Posted @ 8:08p
34 - 25

Halftime
Halftime
Neshoba Central 34, Newton County 25

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Posted @ 8:08p
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Start of 3rd Quarter
Neshoba Central3rd Quarter
Neshoba Central's ball.

Posted @ 8:33p
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Score Alert
Neshoba Central3rd Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 37, Newton County 25

Posted @ 8:33p
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Score Alert
Neshoba Central3rd Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 40, Newton County 25

Posted @ 8:34p
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Score Alert
Neshoba Central3rd Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 43, Newton County 25

Posted @ 8:34p
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Score Alert
Neshoba Central3rd Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 46, Newton County 25

Posted @ 8:34p
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Score Alert
Neshoba Central3rd Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 49, Newton County 25

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Score Alert
Neshoba Central3rd Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 52, Newton County 25

Posted @ 8:34p
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Score Alert
Neshoba Central3rd Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 55, Newton County 25

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Score Alert
Neshoba Central3rd Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 57, Newton County 25

Posted @ 8:35p
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Score Alert
Newton County3rd Quarter
Newton County - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 57, Newton County 28

Posted @ 8:35p
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Score Alert
Newton County3rd Quarter
Newton County - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 57, Newton County 31

Posted @ 8:35p
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Score Alert
Newton County3rd Quarter
Newton County - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 57, Newton County 34

Posted @ 8:35p
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Score Alert
Newton County3rd Quarter
Newton County - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 57, Newton County 37

Posted @ 8:35p
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Score Alert
Newton County3rd Quarter
Newton County - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 57, Newton County 39

Posted @ 8:36p
57 - 39

End of 3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
Neshoba Central 57, Newton County 39

Posted @ 8:36p
57 - 42

Score Alert
Newton County4th Quarter
Newton County - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 57, Newton County 42

Posted @ 8:37p
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Score Alert
Neshoba Central4th Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 59, Newton County 42

Posted @ 8:37p
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Score Alert
Neshoba Central4th Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a Free Throw. Neshoba Central 60, Newton County 42

Posted @ 8:37p
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Score Alert
Neshoba Central4th Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 62, Newton County 42

Posted @ 8:39p
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Score Alert
Newton County4th Quarter
Newton County - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 62, Newton County 44

Posted @ 8:40p
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Score Alert
Neshoba Central4th Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 64, Newton County 44

Posted @ 8:44p
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Score Alert
Neshoba Central4th Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 67, Newton County 44

Posted @ 8:54p
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Score Alert
Neshoba Central4th Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 70, Newton County 44

Posted @ 8:54p
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Score Alert
Neshoba Central4th Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 73, Newton County 44

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Score Alert
Neshoba Central4th Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 76, Newton County 44

Posted @ 8:54p
78 - 44

Score Alert
Neshoba Central4th Quarter
Neshoba Central - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 78, Newton County 44

Posted @ 8:54p
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Score Alert
Newton County4th Quarter
Newton County - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 78, Newton County 47

Posted @ 8:55p
78 - 50

Score Alert
Newton County4th Quarter
Newton County - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 78, Newton County 50

Posted @ 8:55p
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Score Alert
Newton County4th Quarter
Newton County - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Neshoba Central 78, Newton County 53

Posted @ 8:55p
78 - 53

End of Game
Final
Neshoba Central 78, Newton County 53

Posted @ 8:56p

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Players of the Game

Neshoba Central (25-26)

Congratulations to #22 Kendarian Thomas for being selected the Neshoba Central Basketball Player of the Game.

Newton County (25-26)

Newton County has not selected any Players of the Game.

NCHS @ Newton County Basketball Game Info

Tue., Nov. 4, 2025 @ 7p

The Newton County (Decatur, MS) varsity basketball team lost Tuesday's home non-conference game against Neshoba Central (Philadelphia, MS) by a score of 78-53.

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Rankings & Records

Neshoba Central (25-26)

MS	Class
60	7

Overall	Home	Away	Win %	PF	PA
7-4	5-0	2-4	.636	691	572

Newton County (25-26)

MS	Class
170	30

Overall	Home	Away	Win %	PF	PA
3-5	2-2	1-3	.375	462	489

Team Scoring Averages

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Neshoba Central	18.5	15.6	17.1	16.1	62.8
Newton County	14.4	13.3	17.4	15.3	57.8

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Head-to-Head

Neshoba Central won last month

11/4 @ 7p Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final

Neshoba Central 21 13 23 21 78
Newton County 12 13 14 14 53

The Neshoba Central (Philadelphia, MS) varsity basketball team won Tuesday's away non-conference game against Newton County (Decatur, MS) by a score of 78-53.
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The Newton County (Decatur, MS) varsity basketball team has an away non-conference game @ Neshoba Central (Philadelphia, MS) on Monday, December 29 @ 3p.
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Team Stat Comparison

Neshoba Central		Newton County
61.0	Points Per Game	-
30.3	Rebounds Per Game	-
14.7	Assists Per Game	-
9.9	Steals Per Game	-
2.9	Blocks Per Game	-

Team Leaders

Neshoba Central		Newton County	National Avg.
#5 Kendarius Thomas15.5	Points Per Game	-	5.3
#22 Kendarian Thomas6.4	Rebounds Per Game	-	2.9
#15 Emjae Willis5.8	Assists Per Game	-	1.1
#15 Emjae Willis3.2	Steals Per Game	-	1.0
#21 Tae'Shaun Shumake1.2	Blocks Per Game	-	0.3

Common Opponents

School	Common Opp. Rec.		School	Common Opp. Rec.
Neshoba Central	2-2		Newton County	0-0

Date	Away	Home	Result	Date	Away	Home
11/13/25	Neshoba Central	Choctaw Central	(L) 67-66	1/8/26	Choctaw Central	Newton County
12/16/25	Choctaw Central	Neshoba Central		1/27/26	Newton County	Choctaw Central
12/4/25	Neshoba Central	Leake Central	(L) 81-58	1/6/26	Newton County	Leake Central
12/30/25	Leake Central	Neshoba Central		1/23/26	Leake Central	Newton County
12/6/25	Neshoba Central	Newton	(W) 80-40	1/19/26	Newton	Newton County
12/9/25	Northeast Lauderdale	Neshoba Central	(W) 93-58	1/16/26	Newton County	Northeast Lauderdale
				2/3/26	Northeast Lauderdale	Newton County

Record Breakdown

Neshoba Central (25-26)		Newton County (25-26)
7-4	Overall	3-5
0-0	League	0-0
7-4	Non-League	3-5
1-0	Head to Head	0-1
2-2	Common Opponent	0-0
5-0	Home	2-2
2-4	Away	1-3
0-0	Neutral	0-0
0-0	Playoff	0-0
6-4	In-State	3-5
0-0	Out-of-State	0-0