Choctaw Central Warriors (Philadelphia, MS) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Newton County Cougars (Decatur, MS), 75-72 in a league match.

With the victory, Choctaw Central advances its record to 12-6 on the year. The Warriors host West Lauderdale (Collinsville, MS) to face the Knights in a 4A Region 4 match on Friday, January 10. The Knights enter the match with a record of 12-2.

The Cougars now own a 7-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host West Lauderdale for a 4A Region 4 match on Tuesday, January 7. Newton County will face a Knights squad coming off a 81-80 league loss to Leake Central (Carthage, MS). The Knights record now stands at 12-2.