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Published in the Township Journal-
2/19/04
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Sheakia Jackson captured the spotlight as Newton cruised to a 79-41 triumph
over Pope John in an SCIL girls' basketball game on February 10. Jackson turned in a double-double as the Lady
Braves improved to 14-4.
Jackson tickled the twine with a game-high 25 points, pulled down 10 rebounds, distributed eight assists and picked
off six steals. Amanda Dardaganis contributed 13 points and grabbed eight rebounds with Whitney Dugan popping 13
points into the basket and picking off six rebounds.
Andy Scrittorale netted a game-high 17 points, nine of which came in the opening period when Newton burst out to
an 18-5 lead on the way to defeating Sparta 57-32 at the Henry Boresch Memorial Gym in Newton on February 13. Scott
Allenspach popped a dozen points into the basket while Keith Jackson netted six points and pulled down eight boards.
Newton defeated Sparta 44-28 in an SCIL wrestling match on February 14. Jared Zappa (103), Dan Stanton (112), Matt
Washer (160), Joe VanDerMark (189), Mike Walker (215) and Nick Mihail (275) produced pins for the Braves who improved
to 8-6 overall. |
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