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The Lady Eagles opened postseason play with an impressive quarterfinal victory before falling in the regional semi-finals, finishing the season with a strong 21-11 record. Regional Quarterfinal Newton 61, Flora 32 Newton came out aggressive against the Flora Wolf Gals, building a 23-16 first-quarter lead. A dominant second quarter defensively
The Newton Eagles traveled to Casey-Westfield on Tuesday night but came up short in a 45-32 loss to the Warriors. Newton opened the contest strong, holding the hosts to just two points in the first quarter and taking a 10-2 lead after one. However, Casey-Westfield responded in the second quarter
The Newton Lady Eagles celebrated senior Izzy Meinhart in style Monday night, earning a decisive 70–43 victory over the OPH Lady Wildcats. Newton and OPH battled to a 14–14 tie after the first quarter, but the Lady Eagles turned up the defensive pressure in the second period, outscoring the Wildcats
The Newton Lady Eagles wrapped up play at the Little Illini Conference Tournament with a hard-fought week, highlighted by a convincing Consolation Championship victory over Marshall to close the tournament and improve to 15–8 on the season. Newton vs. Robinson Robinson 44, Newton 41 Newton opened tournament play with a
Laura Gentry, daughter of Christy and Lyle Gentry, will be attending Wabash Valley College as a member of the Cheerleading squad. During her time at NCHS, Laura has been a participant in Beta Club, Student Council, Marching Band, FCCLA, Math club, Math team, science club. What made you decide this
NEWTON — The Newton Eagles came up short at home Saturday afternoon, falling to the Lawrenceville Indians 61-52 in boys basketball action. The game was tightly contested early, with both teams trading baskets in the opening quarter. Newton stayed within striking distance through the first half, but Lawrenceville began to
The Newton Lady Eagles put together a complete performance on both ends of the floor Tuesday night, pulling away early and never looking back in a dominant 71–40 victory over the Shelbyville Lady Rams at NCHS. Newton set the tone from the opening tip, racing out to a 20–12 lead
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The Newton Lady Eagles hosted the Mt. Carmel Lady Aces in non-conference girls basketball action, but Mt. Carmel’s strong offensive showing proved too much as the Lady Aces earned a 73–55 victory. Mt. Carmel jumped out quickly, scoring 23 points in the opening quarter and maintaining control throughout the night.
SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Newton Community High School (NCHS) cheerleading team had a stellar showing at the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association (ICCA) State Championships, bringing home a fourth-place finish in the Large Game Day Division against some of the state’s top squad competitors. The ICCA State Championships — held January