Newton was the 86-58 winner over Mays when they last played one another back in November of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. The Rams fell 70-60 to the Raiders on Saturday. The Rams have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Mays' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jack Sparks led the charge by going 11-for-19 to rack up 29 points. The matchup was Sparks' third in a row with at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Tiago Lee, who dropped a double-double with 20 points and ten rebounds.
Newton's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Mays, they pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Newton and Mays will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Rams are set to face off against their familiar foe Rockdale County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Mays will square off against rival Drew at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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