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Newton's boys team fall to Wheeler in the state title, finish as Class AAAAAA runner up
Newton Wheeler State Title 2025
Newton's Marcus Smith(0) driving to the rim in the Rams' 56-61 loss to Wheeler in the Class AAAAAA Boys Championship in Macon. - photo by Andrew Mills
A historic season for Newton ended in Macon on Saturday as the Rams fell 61-56 to the Wheeler Wildcats in the Class AAAAAA Championship game.Big games from Wheeler’s Kevin Savage III and Colben Landrew paved the way for the Wildcats despite a 26-point performance from Rams’ senior Zach Harden Jr.Following the game, Newton head coach Barry Browner took time to talk about what his senior group left behind on the program as well as giving props to Wheeler.