Newport was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 65-43 to the Priest River Spartans. The Grizzlies were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January.
Priest River's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Palmer Coleman, who posted 11 points and seven assists. Another player making a difference was Ian Lamanna, who earned 12 points.
Newport's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Priest River, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Newport wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 61-42 defeat against St. George's on the 13th. As for Priest River, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 79-49 victory against Coeur du Christ Academy on the 11th.
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