The Newton County Cougars tipped the host Pearl Pirates basketball team by a final score of 33-32 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Quitman Panthers (Quitman, MS) in a non-league game, on Friday, December 1. Newton County will attempt to move on its 3-2 season record. The Panthers enter the game with a 6-0 record after their 66-36 non-league win over South Jones (Ellisville, MS).

With the defeat, Pearl moves to 2-5 on the year. The Pirates host Neshoba Central (Philadelphia, MS) to face the Rockets in a non-league game on Friday, December 1. The Rockets enter the game with a record of 6-1. Neshoba Central won 60-54 in their recent non-league game against Choctaw Central (Philadelphia, MS)