Middle School Girls' Basketball Team Wins Three
Middle School Girlsâ Basketball Team Wins Three
The Newtown Middle School eighth-grade girlsâ basketball team won its first three games of the season this past week. Results are as follows:
Newtown 38, Memorial 26: The Lady Lionsâ offense was led by captains Cassie Eckstrom and Kristie VosWinkel, each of whom scored 12 points. The defense was led by Mary Joe Rossi, Jessie Principi, Kerry Scallon, and Amanda Crowell.
 Newtown 44, Schagticoke 32: The offense was led by Cassie Eckstrom, Mary Jo Rossi, and Jessie Principi. Outstanding defense was played by Kristie VosWinkle, Amanda Crowell, Meghan Myer, Kerr Scallon, and Dani Shine.
 Newtown 46, Whisconier 41: The offense was led by Mary Jo Rossi with 17 points, Cassie Eckstrom with 21 points, and Jessie Principi with 5 points. The hard fought defense battle was led by Meghan Myer, Amanda Crowell, and Dani Shine all making key steals and grabbing rebounds for the Lions.