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Newton Eagles fans will have multiple opportunities this week to follow their teams in postseason action, thanks to Eagle Eye Sports Network (EESN), which continues its commitment to bringing local athletics directly to viewers through live streaming and play-by-play commentary. While other media outlets may jump on the Eagle bandwagon,
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The Newton Lady Eagles continued their outstanding 2026 season Thursday night, earning a hard-fought victory over Salem to claim the Regional Championship and improve their season record to an impressive 34-3. Newton defeated Salem in straight sets, taking the opening set 25-20 before closing out the championship with a 25-16
The Newton Community High School Lady Eagles volleyball team earned a straight-set victory over Vandalia on Tuesday, October 27, winning 25-13 and 25-10 to improve their season record to 33-3. Newton delivered a strong all-around performance, combining an effective offense with solid defense at the net and in the back
The Newton Eagles girls’ cross country team earned a trip to the sectional meet with a fourth-place finish and Holden Barthelemy earned an individual trip at the 2026 IHSA Class 1A Cross Country Regional at Lakeland College. Newton scored 88 points and recorded a team time of 1:47:43.8, averaging 21:32.8
The Newton Community High School volleyball team celebrated its seniors and secured the Little Illini Conference championship with a victory over Paris on Thursday, Oct. 22. Before the varsity match, Newton recognized its senior volleyball players: Ashtyn Ochs, Allie Hermann, Claire Probst, Ava Earnest, Grace Schumacher, and Addy Schulte. The
The Newton Eagles soccer team saw its season come to an end with a 3-2 loss to the Effingham Flaming Hearts in the regional semifinals, but not before delivering a hard-fought performance that showcased the team’s determination, resilience and character. Effingham opened the scoring on a free kick delivered to
Newton’s Olivia Sornberger Qualifies for State Tennis Tournament Newton High School’s Olivia Sornberger is headed to the IHSA Girls Tennis State Tournament after earning second place in the sectional singles competition. Sornberger advanced through the sectional draw to reach the championship match, where she faced top-seeded Abbie Lee of Teutopolis.
The Newton High School boys and girls cross country teams competed in the 2026 meet, with the girls earning a second-place finish and the boys listed as incomplete in the team standings. The Newton girls finished second overall with a team score of 52 and a combined clock time of
MARSHALL, Ill. — The Newton Eagles closed out the regular season in dominant fashion Friday night, rolling to a 62-6 victory over Marshall High School on Oct. 16. Newton scored in all four quarters, building a 35-6 halftime lead before adding 27 more points in the second half. The victory