Basketball Recap: South Newton Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Jan 5, 2025, 1:28am

Basketball Recap: South Newton Rebels vs. Watseka Warriors

South Newton lost against Watseka back in December of 2023 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The South Newton Rebels fell 61-53 to the Watseka Warriors. The loss leaves the Rebels without a win on the season.

Colton Marks

Blocked Shots

01/04/25 @ Watseka2
01/29/24 @ DeMotte Christian2
01/03/25 vs North Vermillion1
12/21/24 vs Frontier1
12/20/23 @ North Vermillion1

When it comes to explaining why South Newton lost, don't look at Colton Marks. Despite the final result, he went 11 for 14 on his way to 28 points. What's more, Marks also racked up two blocks, the most he's had since back in January of 2024.

South Newton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Watseka, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-10.

South Newton will square off against River Forest at 8:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Watseka, they will face off against Chrisman at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Watseka is facing Chrisman at the right time seeing as Chrisman is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.

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