Basketball Recap: Andover Central Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Feb 9, 2025, 2:21pm

Basketball Recap: Andover Central Jaguars vs. Newton Railroaders

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On Friday, the Andover Central Jaguars came up short against the Newton Railroaders and fell 62-51.

Jace Jefferson

Steals (Career)

02/07/25 vs Newton6
02/16/24 vs Arkansas City4
12/15/23 vs Valley Center4
01/24/25 vs Maize South3
01/14/25 vs Andover3

When it comes to explaining why Andover Central lost, don't look at Jace Jefferson. Despite the final result, he went 6 of 15 to rack up 16 points and six steals. Those six steals gave Jefferson a new career-high. Jayden Brown was another key player, putting up 14 points and five boards.

Andover Central's loss dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Newton, their record is now 6-7.

The future could be bright for both Andover Central and Newton: their next opponents haven't had the best luck recently. Andover Central will try to hand Salina Central their third-straight defeat when the two meet at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Newton will look to extend Arkansas City's five-game losing streak when the meet at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

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