Novinger had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They fell to the Grundy County/Newtown-Harris Panthers 54-50. The Wildcats' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it seven in a row dating back to last season.
Hunter Miller was nothing short of spectacular for Grundy County/Newtown-Harris: he dropped a double-double on 36 points and 14 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Preston Tovrea, who had seven points plus three steals.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Novinger will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Scotland County at 7:30 p.m. on December 10th. As for Grundy County/Newtown-Harris, they are headed away from home for the first time to face off against Linn County at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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