Newton County is 2-8 against Leake Central since January of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Newton County Cougars will host the Leake Central Gators at 7:00 p.m.
Last Monday, Newton County came up short against Northeast Lauderdale and fell 49-42. The matchup marked the Cougars' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Meanwhile, Leake Central faced Choctaw Central in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. Everything went Leake Central's way against Choctaw Central as Leake Central made off with a 79-57 win. The Gators have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight games by 22 points or more this season.
Leake Central pushed their record up to 17-4 with the victory, which was their 13th straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 74.5 points per game. As for Newton County, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-6.
Newton County ended up a good deal behind Leake Central in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, losing 82-64. Will Newton County 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.
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