The Newport Wildcats entered their tilt with the Beechwood Tigers with 18 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 19. Newport managed a 67-62 victory over Beechwood on Tuesday. Given Newport's advantage in MaxPreps' Kentucky basketball rankings (they are ranked third, while Beechwood is ranked 139th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Newport to victory, but perhaps none more so than Deshaun Jackson jr, who almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine rebounds. Griffin Starks was another key contributor, scoring 14 points along with six rebounds and two steals.
Newport has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 20 of their last 21 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 27-3 record this season. As for Beechwood, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-14.
Newport does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Beechwood, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Highlands at 7:30 p.m.
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