Mississippi High School Basketball - Newton County can't hold off Leake Central
January 2, 2024: Carthage, MS 39051
The Leake Central Gators basketball team scored 76 points and restricted the visiting Newton County Cougars to 73 in the Gators league victory on Tuesday.
The Gators now sport a 7-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to West Lauderdale for a 4A Region 4 contest on Friday, January 5.
The Cougars (6-7) will now prepare for their contest against Choctaw Central (Philadelphia, MS). The Warriors come into the 4A Region 4 contest with a 14-5 record. In their last contest, Choctaw Central edged Northeast Lauderdale (Meridian, MS), 71-64, in a league contest.
