The Newton County Cougars lost against the Quitman Panthers two weeks ago, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. Newton County fell 41-33 to Quitman. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Newton County in their matchups with Quitman: they've now lost four in a row.
Quitman had a senior duo take command as AUDRIANA HARRIS dropped a double-double on 10 points and 10 rebounds and AALIYAH NIXON scored 17 points along with 3 steals. The match was HARRIS's seventh in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jahyla Dubuse, who scored 8 points.
Newton County's loss dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Quitman, the win for they keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Newton County will head out on the road to face off against Lake at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Quitman, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Heidelberg at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
