Basketball Game Preview: Newton Railroaders vs. Salina Central Mustangs

The Newton Railroaders will look to take advantage of their home court for the first time this season as they take on the Salina Central Mustangs on Friday. Newton is looking for their season's first victory.

It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 49-22, which was the final score in Newton's tilt against South on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Salina Central). They had just enough and edged Goddard out 62-60. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Mustangs.

Newton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Salina Central, the win got them back to even at 2-2.

Newton took a serious blow against Salina Central in their previous matchup back in March of 2022, falling 60-23. Will Newton 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.