Basketball Recap: Newton Comes Up Short

Newton dropped to 2-5 on Saturday, ending the team's five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They were outmatched by the Neshoba Central Rockets and fell 80-40. The Tigers lost against the Rockets in their previous head to head back in November of 2022, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 76-59 score last time.

Kaden Robinson

Points

12/06/25 vs Neshoba Central	19
12/05/25 vs Forest	30
12/02/25 @ Morton	32
11/29/25 @ Heidelberg	31
11/21/25 @ Forest	26

Despite the defeat, Newton had strong showings from Kaden Robinson, who posted 19 points, and Jimare Kincaid, who scored nine points and six rebounds. Robinson's big performance that afternoon made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least 19 points. Jymarques Holder was another key player, putting up three points.

As for Neshoba Central, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-4. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 25 points or more this season.

Neshoba Central's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Emjae Willis, who dropped a double-double with ten assists and 11 steals. Willis is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kendarius Thomas, who went 9-for-15 en route to 18 points and five boards.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newton will challenge Kemper County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Neshoba Central, they will take on Northeast Lauderdale at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.