The Newton HomeSchool Panthers were the 61-57 winner over Smoky Valley Home Educators when they last played one another back in February, but their luck changed this time around. Newton HomeSchool took a 62-45 bruising from Smoky Valley Home Educators on Monday. Newton HomeSchool has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
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 28 points and 17 rebounds. Schumm scored a full 62.2% of Newton HomeSchool's points, the second time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Josiah Mayhew, who scored 7 points along with 3 steals.
Newton HomeSchool's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Smoky Valley Home Educators, the win for they keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Newton HomeSchool will head out on the road to face off against Wichita Defenders HomeSchool at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wichita Defenders HomeSchool is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'. As for Smoky Valley Home Educators, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Varsity Opponent at 1:00 p.m. on Friday.
