Massillon, OH — The Lady Bears hosted arguably the number one team in the state yesterday afternoon. Newark came in with a 7-0 record and showed it with a 12-4 run in the fourth quarter, breaking open a 5 point game. Emma Dretke scored 13 points and grabbed six rebounds to lead the Polar Bears. Lauren Pallotta was back in action tonight, adding 8 points! Leena Patibandla had 6 points and 4 assists. Kylie Hawke and Alayna McMullen led the bears defensively against an incredibly strong Newark offense. The polar bears made great strides and definitely grew as a team! Their next game is against powerhouse Solon on Wednesday, December 30th. Box Score: Newark 46, Jackson 33 NEWARK (8-0): Lunsford 1 0-0 2, Shumate 3 0-0 8, Stottsberry 4 0-0 9, Stare 5 0-2 13, Derwacter 5 4-5 14. Totals 18 4-5 46. JACKSON (5-3): McMullen 1 0-0 3, Scroggs 1 0-0 3, Dretke 5 3-6 13, Pallotta 3 1-2 8, Patibandla 2 2-2 6. Totals 12 6-10 33. Newark  17 12 5  12  —  46 Jackson 7 13  9  4  —  33 3-Point Field Goals: Stare 3, Shumate 2, Stottsberry, McMullen, Scroggs, Pallotta. Total fouls: Newark 9-7.  Fouled out: None. JV: Newark 50-33.