Basketball Game Preview: Newton South Lions vs. Cambridge Rindge & Latin Falcons

Newton South hasn't had much luck against Cambridge Rindge & Latin recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Newton South Lions will look to defend their home court against the Cambridge Rindge & Latin Falcons at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Cambridge Rindge & Latin is hoping to do what Everett couldn't on Tuesday: put an end to Newton South's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Newton South came out on top against Everett by a score of 62-50.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Cambridge Rindge & Latin). They strolled past Chelsea with points to spare on Monday, taking the game 78-60. Given the Falcons' advantage in MaxPreps' Massachusetts basketball rankings (they are ranked 34th, while the Red Devils are ranked 184th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Cambridge Rindge & Latin pushed their record up to 5-1 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.3 points per game. As for Newton South, they now have a winning record of 4-3.

Newton South came up short against Cambridge Rindge & Latin in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, falling 52-44. Will Newton South have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.