Mississippi High School Basketball - Newton County Academy nips Wayne Academy
December 7, 2021: Waynesboro, MS 39367 Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Newton County Academy Generals (Decatur, MS) and the host Wayne Academy Jaguars (Waynesboro, MS), saw Newton County Academy's basketball squad hold off Wayne Academy by a tally of 49-46.
With the victory, Newton County Academy improves its record to 3-4 on the campaign. The Generals travel to Russell Christian Academy (Meridian, MS) to play the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 9. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 1-4. Russell Christian Academy lost 59-30 in their recent non-league challenge against Clarkdale (Meridian, MS)
Next up, the Jaguars play the Sylva Bay Academy Saints (Bay Springs, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 17. Wayne Academy will attempt to improve on its 1-3 season record. The Saints come into the challenge with a 3-8 record after their 46-29 non-league win over Canton Academy (Canton, MS).