In Friday's league bout, the Newton County Cougars (Decatur, MS) baseball squad overwhelmed the host Choctaw Central Warriors (Philadelphia, MS), by a tally of 12-0.

Next up, the Cougars encounter the Pisgah Dragons (Sandhill, MS) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, March 8. Newton County will attempt to upgrade on its 4-6 season record. The Dragons enter the bout with a 8-3 record after their 8-1 league win over St. Andrew's Episcopal (Ridgeland, MS).

The Warriors (1-7) will now prepare for their bout against Neshoba Central (Philadelphia, MS). The Rockets enter the non-league bout with a 7-4 record. In their last bout, Neshoba Central overcame Choctaw Central (Philadelphia, MS), 8-0, in a non-league bout.