Illinois High School Basketball - Newton crushes Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine
February 5, 2024: Newton, IL 62448 Newton Eagles (Newton, IL) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine (Oblong, IL), 72-30 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Newton upgrades its record to 18-10 on the season. The Eagles host St. Anthony (Effingham, IL) to clash with the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Thursday, February 8. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 22-7. St. Anthony lost 63-47 in their recent non-league bout against Tuscola (Tuscola, IL)
Next up, the clash with the Edwards County Lions (Albion, IL) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, February 8. Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine will attempt to upgrade on its 8-20 season record. The Lions go into the bout with a 17-9 record after their 53-36 league win over Flora (Flora, IL).