Newport proved they can win big last Saturday (they won by 32) and on Sunday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Boyd County Lions, sneaking past 62-60. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Wildcats have posted since March 4th.
| 12/29/24 vs Boyd County | 12 |
| 12/28/24 vs Butler County | 9 |
| 12/27/24 vs DuPont Manual | 10 |
Newport's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Griffin Starks led the charge by dropping a double-double on 17 points and 12 boards. Starks is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down nine or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Amontae Lowe, who went 7 of 16 on his way to 16 points in addition to six assists and five boards.
Newport now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Boyd County, they dropped their record down to 5-7 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road.
Newport and Boyd County should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Kentucky Rankings. Newport (ranked 55th) will meet Woodward (ranked 583rd) at 7:30 p.m. on January 7, 2025. Similarly, Boyd County (ranked 85th) will meet Bath County (ranked 232nd) at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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