The Newton County Academy Generals basketball team scored 55 points and limited the host Laurel Christian Lions to 51 in the Generals league triumph on Friday.

The Generals now possess a 1-1 record. They play next when they host Sylva Bay Academy for a MAIS 3A District 3 game on Thursday, December 19.

With the loss, Laurel Christian falls to 0-6 on the campaign. The Lions host Prentiss Christian (Prentiss, MS) to confront the Saints in a MAIS 3A District 3 game on Friday, December 20. The Saints go into the game with a record of 0-6. Prentiss Christian lost 51-35 in their recent league game against Sylva Bay Academy (Bay Springs, MS)