Mississippi High School Basketball - Velma Jackson toppled by Newton
December 27, 2024: Camden, MS 39045 Newton Tigers (Newton, MS) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Velma Jackson Falcons (Camden, MS), 37-29 in a non-league match.
With the victory, Newton upgrades its record to 11-2 on the year. The Tigers travel to Southeast Lauderdale (Meridian, MS) to face the Tigers in a non-league match on Saturday, December 28. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 5-7. Southeast Lauderdale lost 52-32 in their recent non-league match against Newton (Newton, MS)
The Falcons now sport a 4-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to North Pike for a non-league match on Saturday, December 28. Velma Jackson will face a Jaguars squad coming off a 55-44 league loss to Natchez (Natchez, MS). The Jaguars record now stands at 11-2.
