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Early on, the Warriors leaned on quarterback Cael Madden, who powered in for two rushing touchdowns and connected on a pair of long scoring passes. His 60-yard burst in the second quarter helped Wesclin build a 28-14 halftime lead. Newton refused to go away. Quarterback Hayden Mulvey led the offense
Newton Cross Country Competes at EIU Invitational, Girls Finish Top 5 Photos by Marcia Street Charleston, IL — The Newton Eagles cross country teams competed this past weekend at the Eastern Illinois University Invitational, racing against over 20 teams from across Illinois in a highly competitive field. The Newton girls’
Newton Battles in Tight Match with Robinson The Newton Eagles girls’ tennis team came up just short in a hard-fought match against Robinson on Friday, falling 5-4 in a contest that came down to the final doubles courts. Newton held their own in singles play, with standout performances across the
The Newton Eagles soccer team has hit its stride, putting together an impressive five-game winning streak capped off with three big victories this past week. The surge has lifted the Eagles to a 7-1-0 record on the season and showcased their balance of scoring depth, teamwork, and defensive strength. On
Newton Volleyball Sweeps Opponents, Improves to 3-3Photos by Damien Hartke The Newton Eagles volleyball program put together a strong showing on Tuesday, September 2, with all three levels—freshman, junior varsity, and varsity—picking up wins at home. The varsity squad controlled the match from the opening serve, rolling to a 25-9,
Photos by Damien Hartke The Newton Eagles volleyball team opened their 2025 season with a full slate of matches, splitting contests against Effingham on Aug. 28 before heading into a challenging Fairfield Kickoff Tournament over the weekend. On Thursday, the Eagles’ freshman squad earned a three-set victory over Effingham, 25-13,
The Newton Eagles freshman football team fell to the Flora Wolves 24-14.
The Newton Eagles soccer team put together an impressive showing at the annual Red and Gold Tournament, closing out the week with a championship in the Silver Bracket. Newton opened the tournament with a 1-0 victory over Altamont, improving to 2-0 on the season. Brock Anderson delivered the game’s lone
Photos by Jessica and Tre Hall The Newton girls tennis team turned in a dominant performance on Thursday, sweeping Fairfield 9-0 in a strong all-around effort. In singles play, the Eagles took control early and never looked back. Jailyn Hall set the tone at the top spot with a 10-5
Photos by: Marcia Street The Newton Eagles cross country teams turned in strong efforts over the weekend, with the girls’ squad racing to a runner-up finish and the boys competing hard in a deep and competitive field. On the girls’ side, Newton tallied 62 points to place second overall, trailing