Mississippi High School Basketball - Newton County overwhelmed by Quitman
January 17, 2020: Quitman, MS 39355 The Newton County Cougars basketball team (Decatur, MS), was overwhelmed 92-44 in Friday's league battle with the host Quitman Panthers (Quitman, MS)
The Panthers now possess a 16-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Mendenhall for a 4A Region 5 battle on Tuesday, January 21. Quitman will battle a Tigers team coming off a 100-60 non-league loss to Delhi (Delhi, LA). The Tigers record now stands at 4-15.
The Cougars now own a 6-13 record. They play next when they host Northeast Jones for a 4A Region 5 test on Tuesday, January 21. Newton County will encounter a Tigers squad coming off a 60-51 league loss to Florence (Florence, MS). The Tigers record now stands at 3-13.