Newton 7th grade boys beat Sparta for hoops championship
| 04 Apr 2017 | 11:12
The seventh grade Newton Braves with their coaches and the championship trophies they earned. At far left head coach Scott Buckley and at far right is assistant coach James Felix. Players, from left, Jake Faye, Jake Felix, Michael Atta, Darrell Mims, Robert Giordano, Ryan Aroyso, Merrick Buckley and Dylan Duffy. Photos by George Leroy Hunter
Newton's Robert Giordano handles the ball at midcourt.
Newton's Michael Atta in a crowd of Sparta defenders.
Sparta's Trey Conlee powers to the hoop.
Newton's Darrell Mims brings the ball up.
Sparta's Andrew Romano goes airborne during a shot.
Lafayette — Newton defeated Sparta in 7th grade boys basketball on Saturday, March 25. The final score was 55-45. The Lafayette Amateur Athletics, Inc. Tournament Invitational Championship game took place at Lafayette Township Elementary School in Lafayette.