Mississippi High School Basketball - Newton knocked off by Morton
December 2, 2025: Morton, MS 39117 In Tuesday's non-league test, the Morton Panthers (Morton, MS) basketball squad knocked off the visiting Newton Tigers (Newton, MS), by a score of 83-64.
Next, the Panthers encounter the Pearl Pirates (Pearl, MS) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 9. Morton will attempt to move on its 1-4 season record. The Pirates go into the bout with a 7-5 record after their 69-48 non-league win over Warren Central (Vicksburg, MS).
With the loss, Newton falls to 1-4 on the campaign. The Tigers host Forest (Forest, MS) to play the Bearcats in a non-league test on Friday, December 5. The Bearcats come into the test with a record of 2-3. Forest lost 65-32 in their recent non-league test against Leake Central (Carthage, MS)