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RichtonNewton

Rebels
36
Tigers
51

The Newton (MS) varsity basketball team won Thursday's neutral playoff game against Richton (MS) by a score of 51-36.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Richton----36
Newton----51
Final score provided by J. Hardy.
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Game Story

Mississippi High School Basketball - Richton succumbs to Newton

February 20, 2025: Richton, MS 39476

In Thursday's non-league test, the Newton Tigers (Newton, MS) basketball squad defeated the host Richton Rebels (Richton, MS), by a final score of 51-36.

Next, the Tigers clash with the East Union Urchins (Blue Springs, MS) in a non-league test, on Wednesday, February 26. Newton will attempt to upgrade on its 23-6 season record. The Urchins come into the test with a 25-5 record after their 64-24 non-league win over Hatley (Amory, MS).

Richton vs Newton Basketball Game Info

Thu., Feb. 20, 2025 @ 6p
The Newton (MS) varsity basketball team won Thursday's neutral playoff game against Richton (MS) by a score of 51-36.

Rankings & Records

Richton (24-25)

MSClass
1059
OverallDistrictHomeAwayNeutralWin %District %PFPA
18-126-47-58-33-4.600.6001,5311,283

Newton (24-25)

MSClass
495
OverallDistrictHomeAwayNeutralWin %District %PFPA
23-77-210-27-36-2.767.7781,284978

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Richton		9.510.58.09.551.0
Newton		12.014.012.06.042.8

Team Stat Comparison

RichtonNewton
51.4Points Per Game-
36.1Rebounds Per Game-
8.1Assists Per Game-
14.0Steals Per Game-
2.0Blocks Per Game-

Team Leaders

RichtonNewtonNational Avg.
#1 Rakhiya Moody14.4Points Per Game
-
4.1
#1 Rakhiya Moody8.0Rebounds Per Game
-
2.8
#1 Rakhiya Moody2.0Assists Per Game
-
0.9
#1 Rakhiya Moody4.0Steals Per Game
-
1.1
#11 Dherria Barlow1.0Blocks Per Game
-
0.3

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Richton3-2Newton5-2
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
11/7/24RichtonBay Springs(L) 62-361/3/25Bay SpringsNewton(W) 43-35
1/17/25NewtonBay Springs(L) 46-37
2/7/25NewtonBay Springs(L) 45-44
11/14/24St. Andrew's EpiscopalRichton(W) 57-1911/7/24St. Andrew's EpiscopalNewton(W) 62-18
1/2/25MizeRichton(W) 53-332/10/25MizeNewton(W) 46-20
1/28/25RichtonMize(L) 48-39
2/10/25LakeRichton(W) 47-351/14/25NewtonLake(W) 39-20
1/27/25LakeNewton(W) 47-34

Record Breakdown

Richton (24-25)

Newton (24-25)
18-12
Overall
23-7
6-4
League
8-2
7-3
Non-League
12-4
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
3-2
Common Opponent
5-2
7-5
Home
10-2
8-3
Away
7-3
3-4
Neutral
6-2
2-1
Playoff
3-1
18-12
In-State
23-7
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0