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SpartaNewton

Spartans
65
Braves
44

The Newton (NJ) varsity basketball team lost Thursday's neutral non-conference game against Sparta (NJ) by a score of 65-44.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Sparta----65
Newton----44
Final score provided by S. CalPreps.
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Game Story

New Jersey High School Basketball - Newton ripped by Sparta

December 29, 2022: Sparta, NJ 07871

In Thursday's non-league match, the host Sparta Spartans basketball team scored a decisive 65-44 triumph over the Newton Braves.

In their next game, the Spartans meet the Morristown Colonials (Morristown, NJ) in a non-league match, on Wednesday, January 4. Sparta will attempt to move on its 5-1 season record.

With the defeat, Newton moves to 2-3 on the year. The Braves host Hackettstown (Hackettstown, NJ) to meet the Tigers in a Northwest Jersey - Freedom match on Wednesday, January 4. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 3-0. Hackettstown won 71-39 in their recent non-league match against Bernards (Bernardsville, NJ)

Sparta vs Newton Basketball Game Info

Thu., Dec. 29, 2022
The Newton (NJ) varsity basketball team lost Thursday's neutral non-conference game against Sparta (NJ) by a score of 65-44.

Rankings & Records

Sparta (22-23)

NJDiv.
16036
OverallLeagueHomeAwayNeutralWin %League %PFPA
13-92-12-25-26-5.591.6671,0911,029

Newton (22-23)

NJDiv.
37279
OverallLeagueHomeAwayNeutralWin %League %PFPA
6-171-94-42-70-6.261.1001,0731,282

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Sparta		8.07.09.014.049.6
Newton		8.811.813.810.246.7

Head-to-Head

  • Sparta won on 12/29/2022
    12/29Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Sparta----65
    Newton----44

    The Sparta (NJ) varsity basketball team won Thursday's neutral non-conference game against Newton (NJ) by a score of 65-44.

    Box score
  • Sparta won on 2/2/2023
    2/2Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Newton----31
    Sparta----61

    The Newton (NJ) varsity basketball team lost Thursday's away non-conference game against Sparta (NJ) by a score of 61-31.

    Box score

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Sparta4-1Newton1-8
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
12/17/22SpartaLenape Valley(W) 44-281/6/23NewtonLenape Valley(L) 50-46
1/25/23Lenape ValleyNewton(L) 55-48
12/19/22SpartaKittatinny Regional(W) 45-342/13/23Kittatinny RegionalNewton(W) 52-42
12/27/22Warren Hills RegionalSparta(L) 69-642/4/23Warren Hills RegionalNewton(L) 63-45
2/11/23SpartaNorth Hunterdon(W) 57-461/14/23NewtonNorth Hunterdon(L) 65-36
2/16/23SpartaJefferson Township12/21/22Jefferson TownshipNewton(L) 69-35
1/19/23NewtonJefferson Township(L) 74-43
2/17/23SpartaHackettstown(W) 50-421/4/23HackettstownNewton(L) 61-33
1/23/23NewtonHackettstown(L) 59-45

Record Breakdown

Sparta (22-23)

Newton (22-23)
13-9
Overall
6-17
2-1
League
1-9
11-7
Non-League
5-8
2-0
Head to Head
0-2
4-1
Common Opponent
1-8
2-2
Home
4-4
5-2
Away
2-7
6-5
Neutral
0-6
0-1
Playoff
0-0
13-9
In-State
6-16
0-0
Out-of-State
0-1