Ohio High School Basketball - Newton Local nipped by Franklin Monroe
February 3, 2024: Pleasant Hill, OH 45359 The Franklin Monroe Jets tipped the host Newton Local Indians basketball team by a final score of 34-28 in Saturday's league game.
In their next game, the Jets face the Ansonia Tigers (Ansonia, OH) in a Western Ohio game, on Friday, February 9. Franklin Monroe will attempt to move on its 13-5 season record.
With the defeat, Newton Local moves to 10-7 on the year. The Indians host Botkins (Botkins, OH) to face the Trojans in a non-league game on Tuesday, February 6. The Trojans enter the game with a record of 14-3. Botkins won 67-29 in their recent league game against Houston (Houston, OH)