Newton lost to Pineywoods Community Academy back in January and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Eagles fell 55-43 to the Timberwolves. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1394th, while the Timberwolves are ranked 598th).
Pineywoods Community Academy was led to victory by Gunner Carnes and Nate Walker. Carnes posted 11 points in addition to six assists and four steals, while Walker put up 13 points. That's the most assists Carnes has posted since back in December of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Myles Simmons, who scored nine points.
Newton's loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Pineywoods Community Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-10 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Newton is set to challenge their familiar foe Central Heights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Pineywoods Community Academy will square off against rival Pollok Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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