After flying high against West Lincoln last Tuesday, Newton-Conover came back down to earth. The Newton-Conover Red Devils took a 56-46 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bandys Trojans on Friday. The Red Devils were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Trojans earlier this season, when they won 66-46.
Sara Sain
| 02/07/25 @ Bandys | 8 |
| 02/04/25 vs West Lincoln | 8 |
| 01/31/25 vs East Burke | 15 |
| 01/28/25 @ Lincolnton | 19 |
| 01/24/25 vs West Caldwell | 13 |
| + 3 more games |
Newton-Conover's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sara Sain, who posted 12 points and eight rebounds. Sain is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last eight games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lea Boyens, who scored ten points.
Even though they lost, Newton-Conover smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 22 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Leading Bandys to victory were Lexi Vaughan and Addison Bell. Vaughan dropped a double-double on 20 points and ten rebounds, while Bell went 6 of 12 en route to 17 points in addition to five assists and three steals. Another player making a difference was Madison Gault, who put up nine points.
Newton-Conover's loss dropped their record down to 15-5. As for Bandys, their win bumped their record up to 13-7.
Newton-Conover and Bandys should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps North Carolina Rankings. Newton-Conover (ranked 99th) will meet Bunker Hill (ranked 426th) at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Newton-Conover is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 59.7 points per game this season. Similarly, Bandys will face off against West Caldwell at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday up 300 places (152 vs. 452).
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