Newton hasn't had much luck against South recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Railroaders will be home for the holidays to greet the Cougars at 7:30 p.m. Newton has given up an average of 61.4 points per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Friday, Newton took a blow against Eisenhower, falling 73-45.
Meanwhile, South put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They came within four points of losing the streak, but they secured a 59-55 W against Salina Central. Surprisingly, this marked the Cougars' fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
South's victory bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Newton, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
Newton couldn't quite get it done against South in their previous meeting back in December of 2024 as they fell 58-47. Will the Railroaders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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