Newfane was the 64-33 winner over Barker when they last played one another back in January, but their luck changed this time around. The Newfane Panthers took a 76-58 bruising from the Barker Bulldogs on Friday. Despite running the score up even higher than they did in their prior game last Monday (57), the Panthers still had to take the loss.
Newfane's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Isaac Zachery, who went 7 of 14 en route to 18 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kasey Wheat, who posted 16 points.
Barker's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Isaac Monaco, who went 9 of 10 on his way to 25 points and six rebounds. Another player making a difference was Anthony Taliaferro, who went 9 of 16 on his way to 22 points.
Newfane's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Barker, the win snapped their losing streak at five games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-4 record.
Newfane will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Wilson at 6:30 p.m. on January 3, 2025. Barker and Kendall will round out the year against one another at at 3:30 p.m. on December 28th.
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