Mississippi High School Basketball - Newton holds off Southeast Lauderdale
December 11, 2018: Meridian, MS 39301 Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Newton Tigers (Newton, MS) and the host Southeast Lauderdale Tigers (Meridian, MS), saw Newton's basketball squad hold off Southeast Lauderdale by a tally of 45-43.
With the victory, Newton improves its record to 9-0 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Wingfield (Jackson, MS) to confront the Falcons in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 13. The Falcons come into the challenge with a record of 2-8. Wingfield lost 65-40 in their recent non-league challenge against Lanier (Jackson, MS)
Next up, the Tigers confront the Natchez Bulldogs (Natchez, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 21. Southeast Lauderdale will attempt to improve on its 6-2 season record.