Lamar Christian Lions (Purvis, MS) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Newton County Academy Generals (Decatur, MS), 66-29 in a league match.

With the victory, Lamar Christian advances its record to 12-2 on the year. The Lions host Hattiesburg HomeSchool (Hattiesburg, MS) to face the Forerunners in a non-league match on Saturday, December 7. The Forerunners enter the match with a record of 4-9. Hattiesburg HomeSchool lost 55-50 in their recent league match against Pontchartrain Christian HomeSchool (Slidell, LA)

The Generals now own a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Laurel Christian for a MAIS 3A District 3 match on Friday, December 13.