Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Choctaw Central Warriors (Philadelphia, MS) and the visiting Newton County Cougars (Decatur, MS), saw Choctaw Central's basketball squad overcome Newton County by a tally of 59-42.

With the victory, Choctaw Central improves its record to 24-3 on the campaign. The Warriors host New Albany (New Albany, MS) to confront the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Monday, February 12. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 5-20. New Albany lost 46-29 in their recent league challenge against North Pontotoc (Ecru, MS)

Next up, the Cougars confront the North Pontotoc Vikings (Ecru, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, February 12. Newton County will attempt to improve on its 13-11 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 17-10 record after their 46-29 league win over New Albany (New Albany, MS).