Mississippi High School Basketball - Northeast Lauderdale nips Newton
November 16, 2023: Newton, MS 39345 Northeast Lauderdale Trojans (Meridian, MS) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Newton Tigers (Newton, MS), 61-58 in a non-league bout.
With the victory, Northeast Lauderdale upgrades its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Trojans host Morton (Morton, MS) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Friday, November 17. The Panthers come into the bout with a record of 1-0. Morton won 55-47 in their recent non-league bout against Leake County (Walnut Grove, MS)
Next up, the Tigers play the Port Gibson Blue Waves (Port Gibson, MS) in a non-league bout, on Monday, November 20. Newton will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record. The Blue Waves come into the bout with a 2-1 record after their 68-67 non-league win over Murrah (Jackson, MS).