The Nanih Waiya basketball teams started division basketball play last week.
Nanih Waiya hit the road for traditional power Newton and dropped two games as the Lady Warriors lost 52-26 and the Warriors dropped a 63-46 decision.
Nanih Waiya will return to action on Tuesday, Jan. 10 as they continue division play at home against Kemper County. They will also host Lake on Friday, Jan. 13.
Newton girls 52, Nanih Waiya 26
The Lady Tigers used a big second quarter to pull away and take a 26-point win over the Lady Warriors in the division opener for both teams.
Newton led 14-9 at the end of the first but outscored Nanih Waiya 18-2 in the second period to lead 32-11 at the half. Newton then outscored Nanih Waiya 9-8 in the third and 11-7 in the fourth to take the win.
Angel Clemmons led Nanih Waiya with 12 points while Zandy Eiland chipped in five points.
Newton boys 63, Nanih Waiya 46
The Tigers outscored the Warriors in the first three periods and cruised to a 17-point win on Tuesday.
Newton led 11-4 at the end of the first and outscored Nanih Waiya 17-11 in the second and led 28-15 at the half. The Tigers then outscored the Warriors 19-6 in the third to lead 47-21 going to the fourth. Nanih Waiya fought back in the fourth and outscored Newton 25-16 for the final margin.
Bryce Boler led Nanih Waiya with 18 points while Jaylin Hughes had 10 points. Mason Jones also chipped in six points.
