Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Leake Central Gators (Carthage, MS) and the visiting Newton County Cougars (Decatur, MS), saw Leake Central's basketball squad knock off Newton County by a tally of 61-51.

With the victory, Leake Central improves its record to 12-3 on the campaign. The Gators travel to West Lauderdale (Collinsville, MS) to play the Knights in a 4A Region 4 challenge on Friday, January 5. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 4-11.

Next up, the Cougars play the Choctaw Central Warriors (Philadelphia, MS) in a 4A Region 4 challenge, on Friday, January 5. Newton County will attempt to improve on its 8-7 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 12-2 record after their 66-33 league win over Northeast Lauderdale (Meridian, MS).