Newark Dominant in Tourney Win vs Westland, Dartis Scores 1,000th Career Point

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Newark took its 2nd straight tournament victory with ease over visiting Westland, 79-51, to advance to the OHSAA D-1 District Semifinals. The win sent the senior class out in style for the last time on their home court. The 'Cats stormed out of the gate, leading 23-6 at the end of the 1st and had a 19-0 run span the first 2 quarters. Their lead never dipped below 17 the rest of the game. Junior Jordan Dartis recorded his 1,000th career point in the 2nd qtr. He was the spark in the game tallying 20 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Teddy Metzen was a big contributer as usual, grabbing 7 rebounds and scoring 19 including a 2-handed slam dunk midway through the 3rd that sent Jim Allen Gymnasium into an uproar. Newark (#5) will face Reynoldsburg (#15) on Tuesday, March 4th, 7 p.m. at Olentangy Liberty H.S. The 'Cats won both regular season meetings by a combined 8 points.