Spectators at Saturday's non-league battle between the Newton County Cougars (Decatur, MS) and the host Neshoba Central Rockets (Philadelphia, MS), saw Newton County's baseball squad edge Neshoba Central by a count of 2-1.

Coming up next, the Cougars play the Stringer Red Devils (Stringer, MS) in a non-league battle, on Tuesday, March 19. Newton County will attempt to move on its 10-4 season record. The Red Devils enter the battle with a 2-10 record after their 11-1 non-league loss to South Jones (Ellisville, MS).

The Rockets now possess a 7-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Northeast Lauderdale for a non-league battle on Saturday, March 23.