Even though Smoky Valley Home Educators have not done well against the Newton HomeSchool Panthers recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. Smoky Valley Home Educators strolled past Newton HomeSchool with points to spare, taking the game 62-45. The win was just business as usual for Smoky Valley Home Educators, who after four games remain undefeated this season.
When it comes to explaining why Newton HomeSchool lost, one person who can't be blamed is Jaquale Schumm. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 28 points and 17 rebounds. Schumm scored a full 62.2% of Newton HomeSchool's points, the second time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Josiah Mayhew, who scored 7 points along with 3 steals.
Smoky Valley Home Educators' win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Newton HomeSchool, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Smoky Valley Home Educators will be playing at home against Varsity Opponent at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Newton HomeSchool, they will head out on the road to face off against Wichita Defenders HomeSchool at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wichita Defenders HomeSchool is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
