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The Newton Eagles Soccer Team placed second in the St. Anthony Tournament held in T-town. On Saturday, the Eagles defeated Christ our Rock Lutheran and Salem to cinch their 4-0 record in the tournament. In the game against Christ our Rock Lutheran goals were scored by Ross Farley (four). Carder
Jasper County Junior High held their annual Eagle Olympics on Friday. During the afternoon event, the students are able to participate in various games and activities, many of which are team oriented, and at the end the different classrooms face off in tug of war and a “pie” eating contest.
NCHS Football – Head Coach Jason Fulton Assistants: Brian Halsey, Todd Short, Travis Tarr, John Lidy, Clint Bergbower Returning Lettermen: Marshall Tarr, Ben Meinhart, Payton Birch, Jaxon Barthelme, Jerald Eckl, Trenton Hance, Hunter Gray, Adam Bridges, Samuel Wheat, Ben Houser, Zach Stark, Jacob Wheat R J Lindemann Seniors 10 – Payton
Front row: Drew Earnest, Wade Ochs, Carson Barthelme, Kye Bergbower, Brayden Bergbower, Kody Bergbower, Alex Gier Back Row: Asst. Coach Mike Gier, Asst. Coach Ben Bierman, Jacob Weber, Evan Baltzell, Grant Ochs, Dylan Gier, Seth Ochs, Gus Bierman, Head Coach Clint Bergbower – Submitted Photo
Cora Buerster “Cora Buerster will be running in her third year of XC this season. Cora has done a good job and improved each season.” – NCHS Head Cross Country Coach Brock Tarr Claire Carr “Claire Carr will be competing in her second season of cross country this year.
Seniors: Kelsi Geltz: “Kelsi is our varsity libero and has been for the past three years. She is a co-captain this year. She is incredibly quick and will do absolutely anything in her power to keep a volleyball from hitting the ground. She is a true competitor of the game.”
Jacelyn Street “Leading the team at the #1 Singles position again this year, Jacelyn has set goals for herself every year and has worked very hard to attain them. I’m anxious to see how far her hard work takes her in this, her final season, as a Newton Lady Eagle!”
SINGLES: #1 Jacelyn Street defeated Karigan Harvey 6-0, 6-0 #2 Claire Griffith defeated Brittany Titzer 6-1, 6-2 #3 Allison Harris defeated Adriana Munoz 6-1, 6-0 #5 Jessilyn Hall defeated Ella Thomas 2-6, 6-2, 10-6 #4 Madison Emmerich was defeated by Lainie Milner 2-6, 0-6 #6 Kaitlin Olmstead was defeated by
2019 NCHS Homecoming Alumni Banquet Honoring NCHS Class of ‘69 DATE: Saturday, October 12, 2019LOCATION: St. Thomas Parish Center 6:00 p.m. Social Hour 6:30 p.m. Catered Dinner by Hartrich Meats Menu: Teriyaki chicken breast, boneless pork chops, twice baked potato casserole, green beans, salad, and dessert. COST: $30 per person.
Seth Weber “A former captain from last year, Seth’s knowledge of the game is one of his many strengths on the field.” NCHS Head Soccer Coach Matt Creadore Noah Wright “Noah is our returning goalkeeper and the backbone of our defense.” NCHS Head Soccer Coach Matt Creadore Braden Bigard