Basketball Recap: Covington Triumphs

Covington posted their closest victory since January 27, 2024 on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Newton Local Indians 40-37. This was payback for the Buccs, who suffered a 67-64 defeat the last time these two teams met.

Buccs

Previous 2 Games

02/04/25 @ Newton Local	40-37
02/01/25 vs Tri-County North	59-43

The victory made it two in a row for Covington and bumps their season record up to 6-14. As for Newton Local, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-7.

Covington will host Riverside at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Newton Local, they will venture away from home to take on National Trail at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.