Mississippi High School Soccer - Newton County held off by Neshoba Central
January 6, 2024: Philadelphia, MS 39350
The Neshoba Central Rockets held off the visiting Newton County Cougars soccer squad by a margin of 1-0 in Saturday's non-league match.
The Rockets now sport a 6-8 record. They play next when they host Warren Central for a 6A Region 2 match on Wednesday, January 10. Neshoba Central will encounter a Vikings squad coming off a 2-2 non-league Loyd Star (Brookhaven, MS). The Vikings record now stands at 9-4.
With the loss, Newton County drops to 5-7 on the season. The Cougars travel to West Lauderdale (Collinsville, MS) to encounter the Knights in a 4A Region 4 match on Monday, January 8. The Knights come into the match with a record of 7-5.
