The Newton HomeSchool Panthers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their third straight loss. Their rough 61-41 loss to Tournament Opponent might stick with them for a while. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Newton HomeSchool has suffered since December 7, 2023.
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 18 points and 19 rebounds. That was a full 43.9% of Newton HomeSchool's points, marking the 12th time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Alex Bungard, who scored 13 points.
Newton HomeSchool has not been sharp recently, as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season. As for Tournament Opponent, their victory bumped their record up to 69-256.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newton HomeSchool will take on Wichita Defenders HomeSchool at 8:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Tournament Opponent, they will be playing at home against Victory Road Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Victory Road Christian Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past 11 matchups -- so hopefully Tournament Opponent likes a good challenge.
