Basketball Preview: Leake Central Gators vs. Newton County Cougars
Leake Central is 7-2 against the Cougars since November of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Leake Central Gators will be playing at home against the Newton County Cougars at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
While Leake Central couldn't quite beat the Gators on Friday, the three-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 21-point defeat they were dealt on Thursday. Leake Central fell just short of the Gators by a score of 53-50. Leake Central has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Newton County's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight loss. They fell 64-54 to Northeast Lauderdale. Newton County has struggled against the Trojans recently, as their matchup on Tuesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Leake Central has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season. As for Newton County, they dropped their record down to 7-14 with that loss, which was their third straight at home.
Leake Central came up short against the Cougars in their previous matchup back in January, falling 66-54. Will Leake Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
