Newton County Cougars (Decatur, MS) backers left the game pleased Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Northeast Lauderdale Trojans (Meridian, MS), 7-0 in a league game.

With the triumph, Newton County upgrades its record to 12-5 on the year. The Cougars travel to Northeast Lauderdale (Meridian, MS) to play the Trojans in a 4A Region 4 game on Thursday, March 27. The Trojans enter the game with a record of 11-3. Northeast Lauderdale lost 7-0 in their recent league game against Newton County (Decatur, MS)

The Trojans now own a 11-3 record. They play next when they host Newton County for a 4A Region 4 game on Thursday, March 27. Northeast Lauderdale will play a Cougars squad coming off a 7-0 league win over Northeast Lauderdale (Meridian, MS). The Cougars record now stands at 12-5.