Mississippi High School Basketball - Newton edges Forest
December 22, 2023: Forest, MS 39074 The Newton Tigers (Newton, MS) basketball nipped the host Forest Bearcats (Forest, MS), 62-58 in Friday's non-league test.
The Tigers (10-5) will now prepare for their test against Scott Central (Forest, MS). The Rebels go into the 2A Region 5 test with a 4-4 record.
The Bearcats now own a 5-8 record. They play next when they travel to Pelahatchie for a non-league test on Thursday, December 28. Forest will encounter a Chiefs squad coming off a 54-26 non-league win over Hillcrest Christian (Jackson, MS). The Chiefs record now stands at 11-4.
