Tay Kinney commands the offense for Wildcats win

By Team Reports Jan 27, 2024, 6:49am

Recap: Newport Wildcats vs. Danville Christian Academy Warriors

The Newport Wildcats entered their tilt with the Danville Christian Academy Warriors with ten consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 11. Newport walked away with a 46-34 victory over Danville Christian Academy on Friday.

Newport's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tay Kinney, who scored 14 points. The team also got some help courtesy of James Turner, who scored 12 points along with seven rebounds.

Newport is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 19-3 record this season. As for Danville Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-5.

Newport won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Lyon County at 4:00 p.m. on January 27th. As for Danville Christian Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Pineville at 3:00 p.m. on January 27th. Pineville knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past 16 matches -- so hopefully Danville Christian Academy likes a good challenge.