Newton North, Jose Padilla eliminate Lynn English, 52-38

Newton North, Jose Padilla eliminate Lynn English, 52-38

NEWTON – When Newton North needed him most, Jose Padilla was there to deliver. Padilla scored 16 points while putting on a superb defensive performance to lead No. 7 Newton North to a 52-38 win over No. 10 Lynn English in the Division 1 Round of 16 on Tuesday night at Newton North High School. The Tigers (19-5) advance to play Lawrence in the Division 1 state quarterfinal. “What else can you say about Jose Padilla? Four-year player who has it al…