Basketball Game Preview: Newton Railroaders vs. Valley Center Hornets + How To Watch

Newton is 1-6 against Valley Center since December of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Railroaders will welcome the Hornets at 7:30 p.m.

Newton's tournament run continued when they took on Manhattan on Friday. The Railroaders received a blow as they fell 55-37 to the Indians.

Meanwhile, Valley Center gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Thursday. They escaped with a win against East by the margin of a single free throw, 45-44. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Hornets have posted since December 17, 2024.

Newton came up short against Valley Center in their previous meeting back in January, falling 55-51. Will the Railroaders 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.