Newton Edges Pana, 56-53 In Boys Action

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Published on February 13 2023 1:11 pm
Last Updated on February 13 2023 1:11 pm
Written by Millie Lange

NEWTON -- Newton High School hosted Pana and claimed a 56-53 win in overtime Saturday in boys basketball.

The Eagles held a 15-12 opening quarter lead and led 20-16 at halftime. Pana came back with a 16-8 third period to lead 32-28. Newton then knotted the score at 44-44 sending the game into overtime. The Eagles then had a 12-9 run for the victory.

Caden Nichols connected on 12 field goals, four from three-point range, and four of six at the line for 32 points. Dylan Gier chipped in with 14.

Newton is now 19-10 ont the season and is back in action Tuesday against Casey-Westfield.

At Newton

Overtime

PANA (53)

Lynch 3-4 -- 11, McFarland 1-0 -- 2, Armstrong 2-0 -- 4, Ruot 1-1 -- 3, Peebles 12-2 -- 31, Bowker 1-0 -- 2. TOTALS 20 FG, 7 FT.

NEWTON (56)

Nichols 12-4 -- 32, Bierman 0-3 -- 3, Weber 3-0 -- 7, Gier 6-2 -- 14. TOTALS 21 FG, 9 FT.

Pana                    12    4    16    12      9    --    53

Newton               15    5      8    16    12    --    56

3-point FG -- Pana 6 (Peebles 5, Lynch 1), Newton 5 (Nichosl 4, Weber 1).