The Newton Tigers tipped the visiting Scott Central Rebels basketball team by a final score of 52-46 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Tigers face the Lake Hornets (Lake, MS) in a 2A Region 5 game, on Tuesday, January 30. Newton will attempt to move on its 17-6 season record. The Hornets enter the game with a 7-15 record after their 65-46 league loss to Clarkdale (Meridian, MS).

With the defeat, Scott Central moves to 11-10 on the year. The Rebels travel to Lake (Lake, MS) to face the Hornets in a 2A Region 5 game on Tuesday, January 30. The Hornets enter the game with a record of 7-15. Lake lost 65-46 in their recent league game against Clarkdale (Meridian, MS)