23. “Win ugly” has been the battle cry of the Newton Falls boys basketball team throughout the course of the 2023-24 season. In fact, the motto was adopted early last summer, and with good reason.

Kids grow up wanting to play basketball for Newton Falls. We have to develop the same mindset for football. I want to hit the pavement and get everyone interested in our program.” Meanwhile ...

Smithville, 81-72 (2OT) Dalton’s path: Def. Loudonville, 82-47, def. Newton Falls, 56-48, def. Grand Valley, 61-54, def. Memorial, 62-40 On deck: The winner will advances to the state semifinals ...