Mississippi High School Basketball - Richland succumbs to Newton County
December 29, 2023: Richland, MS 39218 The Newton County Cougars topped the host Richland Rangers basketball team by a final score of 68-58 in Friday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Cougars face the Leake Central Gators (Carthage, MS) in a 4A Region 4 game, on Tuesday, January 2. Newton County will attempt to move on its 6-6 season record.
With the defeat, Richland moves to 6-9 on the year. The Rangers travel to Neshoba Central (Philadelphia, MS) to face the Rockets in a non-league game on Saturday, December 30. The Rockets enter the game with a record of 9-7. Neshoba Central lost 74-69 in their recent non-league game against Morton (Morton, MS)
