The Highland Trojans narrowly defeated the North Newton Spartans 49–45 in a non-conference boys basketball game held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at North Newton High School in Morocco, Indiana.
According to the game’s summary, Highland maintained a narrow lead into the second half and managed to extend it late in the game through balanced scoring and crucial plays. Sophomore guard Cameron Katz led Highland with 13 points and five rebounds, while junior Jake Slaven contributed a team-high of 15 points. On defense, Highland withstood a strong challenge from North Newton in the fourth quarter, maintaining their composure to secure the victory.
North Newton is set to face Hanover Central Wildcats next on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
The previous encounter between Highland Trojans and North Newton Spartans occurred on December 7, 2024, when Highland triumphed over North Newton with a score of 62–33.