Day: August 30, 2026

Photos by Damien Hartke Newton Eagles Finish Runner-Up The Newton Eagles wrapped up the Red and Gold Tournament with a second-place finish, finishing just behind the Mattoon Green Wave while placing ahead of the Teutopolis Wooden Shoes, St. Thomas More Sabres and Effingham Flaming Hearts. Newton 1, St. Thomas More

The Newton Eagles have wasted little time making their mark on the 2026 volleyball season. After opening the season with a hard-fought victory over Effingham on Thursday, Newton traveled to the Fairfield Kickoff Tournament Friday and came away with four more wins and the tournament championship, improving to a perfect

The Newton Eagles battled through two hard-fought matches Thursday at the Charleston Red & Gold Tournament, dropping a 3-1 decision to the Mattoon Green Wave before bouncing back with a narrow 2-1 victory over the Effingham Hearts. Newton controlled much of the play against Mattoon, enjoying more possession and creating