Mississippi High School Basketball - Forest can't hold off Newton
December 5, 2025: Newton, MS 39345 Newton Tigers (Newton, MS) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Forest Bearcats (Forest, MS), 53-49 in a non-league match.
With the victory, Newton betters its record to 2-4 on the campaign. The Tigers host Neshoba Central (Philadelphia, MS) to confront the Rockets in a non-league game on Saturday, December 6. The Rockets go into the game with a record of 4-4. Neshoba Central lost 81-58 in their recent non-league game against Leake Central (Carthage, MS)
With the loss, Forest falls to 2-4 on the campaign. The Bearcats host Scott Central (Forest, MS) to confront the Rebels in a non-league game on Saturday, December 6. The Rebels go into the game with a record of 3-2. Scott Central lost 50-31 in their recent non-league game against Clarkdale (Meridian, MS)