Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Newton Tigers (Newton, MS) and the host Scott Central Rebels (Forest, MS), saw Newton's basketball squad overcome Scott Central by a count of 67-53.
With the victory, Newton upgrades its record to 13-2 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Kemper County (DeKalb, MS) to play the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 13. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 17-7. Kemper County won 77-54 in their recent non-league challenge against Forest (Forest, MS)
Next up, the Rebels play the Forest Bearcats (Forest, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, February 13. Scott Central will attempt to upgrade on its 8-7 season record. The Bearcats come into the challenge with a 13-10 record after their 77-54 non-league loss to Kemper County (DeKalb, MS).