The Newton County Cougars ran past the visiting Leake Central Gators basketball team by a final score of 66-54 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Choctaw Central Warriors (Philadelphia, MS) in a 4A Region 4 game, on Tuesday, January 23. Newton County will attempt to move on its 7-11 season record. The Warriors enter the game with a 17-5 record after their 75-64 league win over Northeast Lauderdale (Meridian, MS).

With the defeat, Leake Central moves to 7-10 on the year. The Gators host West Lauderdale (Collinsville, MS) to face the Knights in a 4A Region 4 game on Tuesday, January 23. The Knights enter the game with a record of 17-3. West Lauderdale won 77-61 in their recent league game against Northeast Lauderdale (Meridian, MS)