Newton defeated Perry 37-35 in non conference basketball Tuesday night in Perry. The Jayettes trailed 19-18 at halftime and had a chance to tie the game or win it in the final seconds but lost the ball on a Newton double team at halfcourt. Molly Lutmer led Perry with 19 points including a critical six point stretch late in the fourth quarter. Perry led throughout much of the first half. Newton was the more aggressive team attacking the hoop as evident by the free throw differential. The Cardinals shot 23 free throws compared to Perry’s six attempts. Perry falls to 0-2 on the season and will host Greene County Tuesday. Shawn Kenney will have the play by play.