Basketball Recap: East Newton Drops Highest Score of Season Against Mcdonald County

Patriots

Team Score

01/07/25 @ McDonald County	74
12/10/24 @ Southwest	57
12/03/24 vs Exeter	55
12/30/24 vs Monett	53
12/20/24 @ Clever	52

East Newton scored the most points they've had this season on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough. They took an 81-74 hit to the loss column at the hands of the McDonald County Mustangs. The Patriots have struggled against the Mustangs recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.

East Newton's defeat dropped their record down to 6-4. As for McDonald County, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. East Newton will square off against Lamar at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for McDonald County, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they will take on Cassville at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. McDonald County is facing Cassville at the right time seeing as Cassville is stuck on a five-game losing streak.