Newton defeats Pope John
| 19 Jan 2020 | 08:24
Newton High School head basketball coach Dirk Kelly discusses strategy with players during a break. (
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Newton's Donovan Thomas is on the move with the ball in the second quarter. Thomas scored 7 points. (
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Pope John's Mike Atta scored 18 points. (
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Newton's Aaron Fantasia handles the ball as Pope John defenders approach in the third quarter. Fantasia scored 19 points. (
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Pope John's Sean O'Boyle moves the ball on the court in the first quarter. (
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Newton High School defeated Pope John XXIII Regional High School in boys varsity basketball on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. The final score was 69-50. The game took place at Pope John XXIII Regional High School.
Justin Heller scored 22 points for Newton. Aaron Fantasia scored 19 points. Dylan Bailey, Donovan Thomas and Jack Young scored 7 points apiece. Brian McKeown scored 4 points. Pasquale Festa scored 2 points and Darrell Mims scored 1 point.
Mike Atta scored 18 points for Pope John. Nurell Miranda scored 14 points. Nate Pluviose scored 12 points. Chris Haytaian and Jack Sakowski scored 3 points apiece.
Team records: Newton Braves 8-4. Pope John Lions 1-10.