Basketball Recap: Newport Takes a Loss

Newport was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 65-43 to the Priest River Spartans. The Grizzlies were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January.

Priest River's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Palmer Coleman, who posted 11 points and seven assists. Another player making a difference was Ian Lamanna, who earned 12 points.

Newport's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Priest River, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.

Newport wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 61-42 defeat against St. George's on the 13th. As for Priest River, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 79-49 victory against Coeur du Christ Academy on the 11th.