Leake Central hosts Newton County on Jan. 6 in Carthage
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Leake Central will host Newton County on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, at Leake Central High School in Carthage, Miss. Tip is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Central. Follow the game on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/5682617-newton-county-vs-leake-central
Game details
- Teams: Leake Central Gators vs. Newton County Cougars
- Date/time: Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 — 7:30 p.m. Central
- Location: Leake Central High School, Carthage, Mississippi
- SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/mississippi/basketball/games/5682617-newton-county-vs-leake-central
Why this one matters
The teams renew a rivalry last played Jan. 17, 2025, when Newton County knocked off Leake Central 67-60 at Newton County. The Cougars closed the game with a 24-21 fourth quarter to secure the victory, and both clubs will be looking for an edge in what should be a close league matchup in Carthage.
Streaming and how to watch
- NFHS Network (team pages): Leake Central — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/leake-central-high-school-carthage-ms/basketball
- NFHS Network (team pages): Newton County — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/newton-county-hs-decatur-ms/basketball
Follow, pick and engage
On SBLive, Leake Central has 67 fans and Newton County has 44 fans. Picks for this game currently show 0 for both teams. These numbers can change — follow the teams on SBLive to increase fan counts and make picks to show support. Picks are for fun and are not tied to any win projections; SBLive win-chance numbers may change as fans follow and picks are made.
Next up for each team
- Leake Central next: at West Lauderdale, Jan. 9, 2026 — game page
- Newton County next: Choctaw Central at Newton County, Jan. 8, 2026 — game page
Stay with SBLive for updates, follow both teams and make your pick — and check back on gameday for full coverage and live stats.