Mississippi High School Basketball - Newton County Academy can't hold off Lamar Christian
December 8, 2023: Decatur, MS 39327 In Friday's league match, the visiting Lamar Christian Lions basketball team scored a tight 25-22 triumph over the Newton County Academy Generals.
In their next game, the Lions meet the Sylva Bay Academy Saints (Bay Springs, MS) in a MAIS 3A District 3 match, on Tuesday, December 12. Lamar Christian will attempt to better on its 8-3 season record. The Saints enter the match with a 7-4 record after their 39-23 league win over Discovery Christian (Florence, MS).
With the defeat, Newton County Academy moves to 1-1 on the year. The Generals host Laurel Christian (Laurel, MS) to meet the Lions in a MAIS 3A District 3 match on Friday, December 15. The Lions enter the match with a record of 3-7. Laurel Christian lost 71-45 in their recent non-league match against Ben's Ford Christian (Bogalusa, LA)
