Leland lost against Newark back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Leland Panthers were outmatched by the Newark Norsemen and fell 77-49. The Panthers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Newark had a senior duo take command as Payton Wills shot 5-for-7 from beyond the arc and almost dropped a double-double on 20 points and nine steals and Dylan Long posted 22 points along with eight boards and three steals. The game was Long's 11th in a row with at least ten points. Reggie Chapman was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on nine points and 13 assists.
Leland's defeat dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Newark, they now have a winning record of 8-7.
Leland won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Woodland at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Newark, they will challenge Aurora Christian at 7:00 p.m. on January 15th.
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