Mississippi High School Volleyball - New Hope can't get by Newton County
August 1, 2025: Columbus, MS 39702 Newton County Cougars (Decatur, MS) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they saw their volleyball squad edge the host New Hope Trojans (Columbus, MS), 2-1 in a non-league test.
With the win, Newton County improves its record to 2-1 on the season. The Cougars host Neshoba Central (Philadelphia, MS) to face the Rockets in a non-league test on Tuesday, August 5. The Rockets go into the test with a record of 0-0.
The Trojans now own a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Tupelo for a non-league test on Tuesday, August 5. New Hope will face a Golden Wave squad coming off a 2-0 non-league loss to Lake Cormorant (Lake Cormorant, MS). The Golden Wave record now stands at 1-2.