The Newton County Academy Generals tipped the visiting Laurel Christian Lions basketball team by a final score of 39-34 in Thursday's non-league game.

With the defeat, Laurel Christian moves to 9-13 on the year. The Lions travel to Sylva Bay Academy (Bay Springs, MS) to face the Saints in a non-league game on Friday, February 2. The Saints enter the game with a record of 12-11. Sylva Bay Academy lost 43-15 in their recent non-league game against Lamar Christian (Purvis, MS)