The Newton Tigers basketball squad (Newton, MS), was crushed 75-50 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Newton County Cougars (Decatur, MS)

With the victory, Newton County advances its record to 10-6 on the year. The Cougars travel to Choctaw Central (Philadelphia, MS) to meet the Warriors in a 4A Region 4 battle on Tuesday, January 21. The Warriors enter the battle with a record of 12-9. Choctaw Central lost 55-50 in their recent non-league battle against Pelahatchie (Pelahatchie, MS)

The Tigers now own a 11-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Scott Central for a 2A Region 5 battle on Friday, January 24. Newton will meet a Rebels squad coming off a 53-46 league win over Clarkdale (Meridian, MS). The Rebels record now stands at 8-7.