Illinois High School Basketball - Newton edged by Richland County
January 15, 2022: Olney, IL 62450 The Newton Eagles basketball team (Newton, IL), was nudged 47-40 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Richland County Tigers (Olney, IL)
The Tigers now possess a 11-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Marshall for a Little Illini battle on Tuesday, January 18. Richland County will confront a Lions team coming off a 72-9 league win over Lawrenceville (Lawrenceville, IL). The Lions record now stands at 15-5.
The Eagles (8-13) will now prepare for their battle against Marshall (Marshall, IL). The Lions come into the Little Illini battle with a 15-5 record.