Newton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 16th straight loss. They received a blow as they fell 46-32 to the Pineywoods Community Academy Timberwolves. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Timberwolves this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 34-20 back in January.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Pineywoods Community Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Mariyah Bradley, who dropped a double-double with 16 points and 12 boards. That makes it seven consecutive games in which Bradley has scored at least a third of the Timberwolves' points. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Allen, who posted 17 points and six rebounds.
Newton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-17. As for Pineywoods Community Academy, with the victory, they broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 13-18.
Newton and Pineywoods Community Academy could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Texas Rankings. The Eagles (ranked 1345th) will meet Huntington (ranked 328th) at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Pineywoods Community Academy will square off against Pollok Central at 6:00 p.m. on Friday with a big rank disadvantage (897 vs. 371).
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