Choctaw Central at Newton County — Jan. 8 in Decatur, Miss.

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Choctaw Central (Warriors) travels to Newton County (Cougars) on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, for a league showdown in Decatur, Miss. Tip is 7 p.m. Central. The game page is on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/5672702-choctaw-central-vs-newton-county

Home: Newton County Cougars — https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/teams/216341-newton-county-cougars (44 fans on SBLive)

Away: Choctaw Central Warriors — https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/teams/216150-choctaw-central-warriors (62 fans on SBLive)

Last meeting: The teams met Feb. 21, 2025, at Itawamba Community College, where Choctaw Central knocked off Newton County, 66-55. Game recap and box score are on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/5354962-newton-county-vs-choctaw-central

Streaming/tickets

Watch (when available): Choctaw Central on NFHS Network — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/choctaw-central-hs-choctaw-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Watch (when available): Newton County on NFHS Network — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/newton-county-hs-decatur-ms/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Notes for fans

SBLive follower counts currently show Choctaw Central with 62 fans and Newton County with 44 — follow the teams to increase those totals.

Picks for this game on SBLive are open; they’re for fun and don’t affect any win projections. Numbers and pick totals may change, so make your pick and help your team climb the leaderboard.

Weather: the game is in Decatur, Miss.; check local forecasts before you head out.

Want more? Follow both teams on their SBLive team pages and bookmark the game link to get updates and live coverage: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/5672702-choctaw-central-vs-newton-county