Both Newton basketball teams picked up big wins last Saturday as the Lady Tigers stayed unbeaten with a 40-33 win over Class 6A Meridian.
Not to be outdone, the Tigers grabbed a big win over Class 4A Northeast Jones 54-48 on Saturday at the Heidelberg Shootout.
The Union boys picked up two more wins this past week as the posted victories over Newton County and Enterprise in the Sebastopol Tournament last week.
The Yellowjackets then lost in overtime to Lake in the tournament finals.
It appears first-year coach Maurice Bowie has made an impact at Lake High School.
The Hornets took three wins last week as they beat rival Union 46-45 in overtime to take first place in the Sebastopol Tournament. Lake also beat Clarkdale twice, winning 57-44 and 55-31.
Both Newton County teams picked up a pair of victories this past week with sweeps of Morton and Clarkdale.
Both teams also lost to Union in the Sebastopol Tournament on Thursday.
Three Newton County softball players will be taking their talents to East Central Community College.
Seniors Shelby Anderson, Brittany Thomas and Landree Amis all signed recently to join the Lady Warriors and new head coach Eric Neel. The Lady Cougars went 23-8-1 last year and return the core of their team this season.
Newton coach Darrin Gray may have to get used to lots of close games this year.
The Tigers pulled out two wins this past week as they beat McAdams 35-34 on Tuesday and then beat New Hope 41-39 on Saturday.
Three Newton County Academy players have made the MAIS Class A/AA All-star football game.
Making the game are seniors Lincoln Jordan, Ethan McDill and Jace Arthur.
Notes, quotes, and a thought or two…
If I had a Heisman Trophy vote, I would have to cast my ballot for Washington State quarterback Gardner Minshew.
After a fourth period meltdown against Sebastopol on Thursday night, Union coach Matt Wilbanks didn’t know what to expect out of his Lady Yellowjackets on Friday night at rival Newton County.
Notes, quotes, and a thought or two…..
As we approach the Thanksgiving holidays, I see more and more friends on Facebook listing off the things they are thankful for.
So since everyone is telling what they are thankful for, I might as well join in.
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