Basketball Recap: Newton Falls Takes a Loss

Newton Falls lost against Crestview back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Newton Falls Tigers were outmatched by the Crestview Rebels and fell 61-20. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 635th, while the Rebels are ranked 125th).

It was another big night for Addison Rhodes, who posted 27 points along with seven boards and five assists for Crestview. The matchup was Rhodes' 14th in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Luvrain Gaskins, who had 15 points in addition to seven rebounds and four blocks.

Newton Falls' defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Crestview, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-3 record this season.

Newton Falls will square off against Garfield at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Crestview, they will venture away from home to take on Champion at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Champion has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with three straight losses, while Crestview will come in with ten straight victories.