Mississippi High School Basketball - Sylva Bay Academy trounced by Newton County Academy
December 19, 2024: Decatur, MS 39327
Newton County Academy Generals (Decatur, MS) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Sylva Bay Academy Saints (Bay Springs, MS), 56-27 in a league match.
With the victory, Newton County Academy advances its record to 3-0 on the year. The Generals host Laurel Christian (Laurel, MS) to meet the Lions in a MAIS 3A District 3 match on Friday, January 17. The Lions enter the match with a record of 4-3.
The Saints now own a 8-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Enterprise for a non-league match on Friday, January 3. Sylva Bay Academy will meet a Bulldogs squad coming off a 44-17 non-league win over Stringer (Stringer, MS). The Bulldogs record now stands at 9-7.