Newton County hadn't done well against Choctaw Central recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Newton County Cougars secured a 57-51 W over the Choctaw Central Warriors. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Cougars' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 87th, while the Warriors are ranked 31st).
Newton County is also on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season. As for Choctaw Central, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Newton County will square off against Northeast Lauderdale at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Newton County is coming into the game hot, having won their last four games. As for Choctaw Central, they will take on West Lauderdale at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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