Mississippi High School Basketball - Northeast Lauderdale beaten by Newton County
January 30, 2024: Decatur, MS 39327
In Tuesday's league match, the host Newton County Cougars basketball team scored a good 37-28 triumph over the Northeast Lauderdale Trojans.
In their next game, the Cougars face the Leake Central Gators (Carthage, MS) in a 4A Region 4 match, on Thursday, February 8. Newton County will attempt to move on its 12-10 season record. The Gators enter the match with a 17-6 record after their 65-28 non-league win over Leake County (Walnut Grove, MS).
With the defeat, Northeast Lauderdale moves to 12-11 on the year. The Trojans host West Lauderdale (Collinsville, MS) to face the Knights in a 4A Region 4 match on Thursday, February 1. The Knights enter the match with a record of 4-18. West Lauderdale lost 66-18 in their recent league match against Choctaw Central (Philadelphia, MS)
