Georgia High School Basketball - Newton bested by Wheeler
January 18, 2025: Covington, GA 30014 Wheeler Wildcats (Marietta, GA) fans went home pleased Saturday as they observed their basketball team knock off the host Newton Rams (Covington, GA), 77-64 in a non-league challenge.
The Wildcats (16-3) will now prepare for their challenge against North Cobb (Kennesaw, GA). The Warriors come into the AAAAAA Region 5 challenge with a 4-13 record. In their last challenge, North Cobb was knocked off by Cass (White, GA), 47-45, in a non-league challenge.
In their next game, the Rams encounter the Tri-Cities Bulldogs (East Point, GA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 20. Newton will attempt to improve on its 13-6 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 13-3 record after their 95-89 league win over Decatur (Decatur, GA).