Newman players savor their 101-68 victory over sixth-seeded Hoosac for the NEPSAC Class AAA title. (Anoke Deitg-Blanchard photo)
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Last year, Newman cemented itself in the top hierarchy of New England prep basketball by winning its first NEPSAC Class AAA championship.
This year, the goals have been loftier. The Cardinals have collected milestones — first the NEBL championship, then the Class AAA regular-season title, and the Class AAA championship — in their pursuit of a national prep championship.
But back to back is certainly still pretty sweet.
