New Jersey High School Basketball - Newton nips Wallkill Valley
January 7, 2022: Newton, NJ 07860 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Newton Braves (Newton, NJ) and the visiting Wallkill Valley Rangers (Hamburg, NJ), saw Newton's basketball squad hold off Wallkill Valley by a count of 49-47.
With the victory, Newton upgrades its record to 3-4 on the campaign. The Braves host North Warren Regional (Blairstown, NJ) to play the Patriots in a non-league bout on Monday, January 10. The Patriots come into the bout with a record of 3-2. North Warren Regional won 51-44 in their recent league bout against Hopatcong (Hopatcong, NJ)
Next up, the Rangers play the Kinnelon Colts (Kinnelon, NJ) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 11. Wallkill Valley will attempt to move on its 4-4 season record. The Colts enter the match with a 0-5 record after their 49-48 league loss to Pequannock (Pompton Plains, NJ).