Basketball Recap: Tuscarawas Central Catholic Drops Season-High Score on Newcomerstown

Saints

Team Score

01/07/25 @ Newcomerstown	79
12/28/24 vs David Anderson	53
01/03/25 vs Malvern	46
12/10/24 @ Buckeye Trail	46
12/03/24 vs Loudonville	44

Tuscarawas Central Catholic scored the most points they've had this season on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough. They took an 83-79 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Newcomerstown Trojans. The Saints were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Trojans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.

Tuscarawas Central Catholic dropped their record down to 1-8 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.7 points per game. As for Newcomerstown, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-7.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tuscarawas Central Catholic will welcome Tuscarawas Valley at 5:45 p.m. on Friday. Tuscarawas Central Catholic is facing Tuscarawas Valley at the right time seeing as Tuscarawas Valley is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Newcomerstown, they will host Garaway at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.