Preview: Newton HomeSchool Panthers vs. Wichita Defenders HomeSchool Defenders
The Newton HomeSchool Panthers will play host again and welcome the Wichita Defenders HomeSchool Defenders, where tip off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. on Monday. Hopefully Newton HomeSchool focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up seven on Friday.
Newton HomeSchool posted their biggest victory yet this season on Friday. They breezed by Non Varsity Opponent at home to the tune of 58-27. Newton HomeSchool pushed the score to 54-20 by the end of the third, a deficit Non Varsity Opponent cut but never quite recovered from.
It was another big night for Jaquale Schumm, who dropped a double-double on 25 points and 18 rebounds. That makes it nine consecutive games in which he has scored at least a third of Newton HomeSchool's points. Alex Bungard was another key contributor, scoring 16 points along with two steals.
Wichita Defenders HomeSchool won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Tuesday. They suffered a tough 56-36 defeat at the hands of St. Mary's Academy. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Wichita Defenders HomeSchool has suffered since December 1, 2023.
Newton HomeSchool's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-6. As for Wichita Defenders HomeSchool, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Newton HomeSchool might still be hurting after the 74-52 defeat they got from Wichita Defenders HomeSchool in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Will Newton HomeSchool have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
