Newport was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They were outmatched by York Country Day and fell 84-39. The Buffaloes lost against York Country Day in their previous head to head back in January of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 54-43 score last time.
Leading York Country Day to victory were Elijah Slaughter and Johnson Ilonga. Slaughter went 7 of 10 en route to 19 points in addition to seven boards and five steals, while Ilonga went 8 for 13 on his way to 18 points. Slaughter is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Sincere Burgos, who posted six points and seven steals.
Newport's defeat dropped their record down to 1-18. As for York Country Day, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 17-0.
Newport will head out on the road to challenge Greenwood at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. York Country Day has already played their next game, a 64-40 win against Lancaster Country Day on the 3rd.
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