On Thursday night the Newberry softball team had their home opener against North Marion. After coming off to a slow start, Newberry had strong fourth inning at bats that lead to the outstanding shift in scoring. Two underclassman hit their first out of the park home runs. The final score …
Read More »Newberry Boys Basketball Falls to Hawthorne in the Regional Finals
After a tight comeback in the second half, the Newberry Panthers fell short to the Hawthorne Hornets boys basketball team. The regional final game ended 43-41, closing out Newberry’s basketball season. They finished this year with a 22-7 record. “Here at Newberry we want to compete for championships and …
Read More »Newberry High Dominates Eastside High in Shutout
By: Dylan Pierce and Liana Handler In the first game of the season, Newberry won decisively against Eastside 8 – 0. While a strong first inning set the tone of the game, Newberry’s pitching and ability to put runners in scoring position allowed them to add to their lead while …
Read More »Buchholz Boys Lacrosse Team Dominates Newberry Monday Night
On Monday night, the Buchholz Bobcats faced the Newberry Panthers. Both teams are coming in with an 0-2 record, hoping to end the losing streak. The Bobcats seized the opportunity and secured a 14-4 victory. Buchholz’s Outstanding First Half The first face-off of the night started with Buchholz midfielder John …
Read More »Hawthorne Wins District Title With Buzzer-Beater
Hawthorne Hornets 48 Newberry Panthers 47 Sometimes the smallest margins determine the outcome of a game, and this was the best example possible. Hawthorne, the standard athletic department for small schools in the area, tasted their own blood this season entering only 8-6. Newberry, who has made it their mission …
Read More »Newberry’s Coach Edward Johnson Speaks on Softball Season
As Newberry High School’s spring softball season approaches, Coach Edward Johnson speaks on behalf of the upcoming season. Focusing on what’s to come, comparing last season to this year’s improvement and highlighting players. Coach Edward Johnson Originally from Gainesville, Coach Johnson went to Newberry High School. After playing football in …
Read More »Newberry Lady Panthers Dominate Eastside Lady Rams in Thirty-Point Victory
The Newberry Lady Panthers take home their fourth victory by a 30 (or more) point margin this season. The Lady Panthers showed dominance on both sides of the ball, defeating the Eastside Lady Rams 61-31. Neither Squad Can Find an Edge The first quarter of this game was as competitive …
Read More »Newberry Dominates Eastside in a Physical Game
By: Madison Broach and Joseph Baker The Eastside Varsity girls basketball team took on the Newberry High Panthers Friday night at Eastside High School. The final score was 61-31 in favor of The Lady Panthers. They locked Eastside down in an intense, high-emotion game. First Quarter The fast-paced first quarter …
Read More »Newberry Lady Panthers Trample the Hamilton County Lady Trojans in a 33-Point Victory
By Rachel Rosen and Shelby Hickman The Newberry Lady Panthers showed out in Monday’s matchup against the Hamilton County Lady Trojans, in a 68-35 win. A fired-up Newberry squad charged onto the court looking to bring its record above .500. The Panthers, led by Brandy Whitfield, operated as a unit …
Read More »Newberry’s Efficient Offense Holds Off Eastside in Basketball Tip-Off Classic
In the final game of the Tip-Off Classic, hosts Eastside and visiting Newberry provided the most entertaining game of the night. A fast start gave Newberry the early lead, and they took a double-digit lead in the second quarter. Eastside, however, showed fantastic fight and came all the way back …
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