Mississippi High School Basketball - Newton County knocked off by Quitman
December 1, 2023: Decatur, MS 39327 The Quitman Panthers basketball team scored 41 points and held the host Newton County Cougars to 33 in the Panthers non-league triumph on Friday.
The Panthers now sport a 7-0 record. They put it on the line next when they host Heidelberg for a non-league challenge on Monday, December 4.
Next up, the Cougars play the Lake Hornets (Lake, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 5. Newton County will attempt to upgrade on its 3-3 season record. The Hornets come into the challenge with a 4-2 record after their 44-41 non-league win over Pisgah (Sandhill, MS).