The North Newton Spartans basketball squad (Morocco, IN), was crushed 66-31 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Hanover Central Wildcats (Cedar Lake, IN)

With the victory, Hanover Central advances its record to 2-1 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Valparaiso (Valparaiso, IN) to meet the Vikings in a non-league battle on Friday, December 12. The Vikings enter the battle with a record of 2-1. Valparaiso lost 57-44 in their recent non-league challenge against Northridge (Middlebury, IN)

In their next game, the Spartans encounter the DeMotte Christian Knights (DeMotte, IN) in a Midwest challenge, on Saturday, December 13. North Newton will attempt to improve on its 0-4 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 3-1 record after their 72-29 non-league win over Hammond Academy of Science & Tech (Hammond, IN).