Category: Sports

The Newton Lady Eagles delivered a night to remember Monday, edging Richland County 10-9 in a back-and-forth battle that doubled as the team’s Autism Awareness Game. With energy high both on and off the field, the Lady Eagles fought through a game filled with momentum swings, big hits, and timely

NEWTON — It was a night that blended celebration with gritty baseball, and the Newton Varsity Eagles delivered on both fronts Friday, holding off West Vigo for a 2-1 victory at home. Before the first pitch, longtime head coach Jason Fulton was recognized for reaching an impressive milestone earlier in

Newton played host to a large field on Saturday as the Olney Invitational boys track meet was relocated due to construction at Olney’s facility. Competing on their home track, the Eagles turned in a solid showing against a deep lineup of teams, finishing 11th in the varsity standings with 26

Newton built an early lead and never let WSS back into the game Tuesday, defeating the Hatchets 7-2 at Jasper County Boys and Girls Park. Quincy Fulton led the way offensively for the Eagles, going 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI as Newton improved behind a balanced effort

Newton’s boys tennis team ran into a tough Casey (C.-Westfield) [Coop] squad, falling 8-1 in a Little Illini Conference matchup. Casey-Westfield controlled much of the day in singles play, sweeping all six matches. At No. 1, Kahlin Michl faced a strong challenge in Kellen Sullivan, who secured a 6-0, 6-0

NEWTON — The Newton Varsity Eagles broke things open early and never looked back Monday, rolling to a 13-2 victory over Flora at Jasper County Boys & Girls Park. Newton used a huge third inning and aggressive base running to take control, improving behind a balanced offensive attack and a

NEWTON — A patient approach at the plate and a game-breaking sixth inning powered Newton past Mt. Carmel 13-6 on Thursday. The Eagles turned a tight game into a comfortable win by erupting for eight runs in the bottom of the sixth, showcasing both discipline and timely hitting. Newton drew

NEWTON — The Newton Lady Eagles showed fight down to the final outs Tuesday, but a late comeback bid came up just short in an 8-6 loss to Mattoon. Trailing by six runs heading into the sixth inning, Newton mounted a strong push, plating four runs to cut the deficit

NEWTON — A six-run explosion in the third inning broke things wide open for Newton, and the Eagles never looked back in an 11-2 win over Oblong on Tuesday at Jasper County Boys and Girls Park. Newton jumped on the board early, plating three runs in the first inning, then

EFFINGHAM — Newton’s Varsity Eagles used a combination of timely hitting and solid pitching to earn a 4-3 win over Effingham on Monday. Effingham struck first, plating a run in the opening inning and adding another in the second to take an early 2-1 lead. Newton answered immediately in the