After dropping the final five games of the regular season, Newton found success with back-to-back wins to open the sectional tournament.
Unfortunately, the Lady Indians (9-15) were pitted against state ranked Tri-Village (23-2) in the sectional final at Trotwood Madison High School on Saturday.
Tri-Village showed why its one of the top teams in the state as it surged to a 65-13 lead through three quarters of play.
Showing heart and competitive drive, Newton continued giving great effort and was rewarded with a 16-7 scoring advantage in the final frame.
It wasn’t enough, however, as Tri-Village advanced with a 72-29 win.
Newton was led ins coring by Reese Hess, who was the lone Indian to reach double figures in scoring with 14 points.
The Indians end their season with a 9-15 record.
BOX SCORE:
Tri-Village: 28 – 23 – 24 – 07 = 72
Newton: 07 – 04 – 02 – 16 = 29
NEWTON SCORING:
Reese Hess – 14
Mercedes Craig – 8
Payton Nicholas – 3
Camryn Gleason – 2
Brooke Hines – 2
TRI-VILLAGE SCORING:
Meghan Downing – 23
Rylee Sagaster – 15
Morgan Hunt – 14
Delanee Gray – 9
Molly Scantland – 5
Torie Richards – 2
Belia Black – 2
Caitlin Robison – 2
