Category: Sports

The Newton Community High School volleyball team continued its perfect start to the 2026 season, winning three straight varsity matches against Fairfield, Edwards County and Carmi to improve to 11-0. Newton Defeats Fairfield Newton opened the three-match stretch at home against Fairfield on September 8. The Eagles battled to a

Newton Cross Country Runners Turn in Strong Performances, Post Multiple Personal Bests The Newton Eagles cross country teams had a strong showing at their recent meet, with Newton earning first place in the team standings and numerous runners recording personal-best times. Newton was listed first in the team competition with

The Newton Eagles picked up a 3-1 victory over the Robinson Maroons at home in the Pink Out match, held in honor of Bill Meinhart and sponsored by the Jasper County Cancer Support Committee. Robinson found some early success using a false nine, or withdrawn striker, during the opening 15

The Newton Community High School tennis team put together a strong stretch of competition, earning solid results in separate meets against Mt. Carmel and the Casey-Westfield cooperative. Newton vs. Mt. Carmel Newton won five of six varsity singles matches against Mt. Carmel. Olivia Sornberger defeated Hazel Earnest 8-1 at No.

Eagles Fall 1-0 to Olney in Physical Battle Under the Lights The Newton Eagles fell 1-0 to the Olney Tigers under the lights Thursday night in a physical, hard-fought soccer match that featured plenty of big challenges and a battle from start to finish. Newton came out aggressively, pressing Olney’s

The Newton Eagles girls tennis team earned a 5-4 victory over Olney after splitting the singles competition and doubles matches in a tightly contested meet. Newton built an early advantage in singles, winning four of six matches. At No. 1 singles, Olivia Sornberger turned in a dominant performance, defeating Olney’s

The Newton Eagles turned in a dominant second-half performance Friday night, pulling away from Casey-Westfield for a 42-14 victory on September 4. Newton led 7-0 after one quarter and carried a 14-7 advantage into halftime before exploding for 14 points in the third quarter and another 14 in the fourth.

Chizevsky Field was awash in school spirit Friday night as the Newton Eagles welcomed Casey-Westfield for a Little Illini Conference matchup, with Pink Out Night adding an important community message to the evening. Before the game, Sarah Bush Lincoln presented a check to the Newton Athletic Boosters for the proceeds

Newton Volleyball Opens Season 8-0 After Sweeping Altamont and Defeating Salem The Newton Eagles continued their outstanding start to the 2026 volleyball season, winning their first eight varsity matches after victories over Altamont and Salem this week. Newton entered Tuesday’s match at Altamont with a 5-0 record and came away

Photos by Marcia Street The Newton Lady Eagles opened their cross country season in impressive fashion Saturday at the Tom Wickham Invitational in Fairfield, putting together a strong pack performance to claim the team championship. Newton finished first with 30 points, edging host Fairfield, which finished second with 39 points.