Mississippi High School Basketball - Morton tipped by Newton County
November 6, 2018: Decatur, MS 39327 In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Newton County Cougars basketball team scored a tight 43-37 triumph over the Morton Panthers.
In their next game, the Cougars meet the Leake County Gators (Walnut Grove, MS) in a non-league match, on Thursday, November 8. Newton County will attempt to move on its 1-0 season record. The Gators enter the match with a 1-0 record after their 49-45 non-league win over Jim Hill (Jackson, MS).
With the defeat, Morton moves to 0-2 on the year. The Panthers host McLaurin (Florence, MS) to meet the Tigers in a non-league match on Thursday, November 8. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 2-0. McLaurin won 38-30 in their recent non-league match against St. Joseph Catholic (Madison, MS)