Neumann-Goretti downs Lower Merion

Ja'Quan Newton made an early stake to his claim as the city's top boys' basketball player as Neumann-Goretti topped host Lower Merion, 70-64, Friday night in a nonleague game.

The junior guard scored a team-high 21 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter. He shot 7 for 13 from the field, grabbed six rebounds, and dished out three assists.

John Davis, a senior bound for Towson, chipped in with 20 points and 10 rebounds. He shot 6 for 12 from the field.

The Saints outscored Lower Merion, 18-13, in the third quarter to help build a six-point advantage heading into the fourth quarter.

B.J. Johnson led Lower Merion with a game-high 28 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter.

Yohanny Dalembert, the brother of former Sixers center Samuel Dalembert, aided the effort with eight points.