Mississippi High School Basketball - Newton County trounced by Quitman
January 18, 2019: Decatur, MS 39327 In Friday's league match, the visiting Quitman Panthers basketball team scored a decisive 53-29 triumph over the Newton County Cougars.
In their next game, the Panthers meet the Mendenhall Tigers (Mendenhall, MS) in a 4A Region 5 match, on Tuesday, January 22. Quitman will attempt to move on its 5-15 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 8-11 record after their 72-28 league loss to Northeast Lauderdale (Meridian, MS).
With the defeat, Newton County moves to 2-14 on the year. The Cougars travel to Northeast Jones (Laurel, MS) to meet the Tigers in a 4A Region 5 match on Tuesday, January 22. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 6-6.