While Sweet Home ended its girls basketball season with a 56-37 loss to Newport on the road Feb. 25, the team made substantial gains and has a lot going for it next season.
Newport pulled ahead quickly, leading 14-6 after the first quarter, 30-19 at halftime and 42-23 going into the fourth quarter. Sweet Home made progress in the fourth quarter, edging out Newport 14-13.
Turnovers were a key problem during the game, Coach Michelle…