Illinois High School Basketball - Marshall nipped by Newton
January 23, 2023: Newton, IL 62448 The Newton Eagles tipped the visiting Marshall Lions basketball team by a final score of 49-45 in Monday's league game.
In their next game, the Eagles face the Richland County Tigers (Olney, IL) in a Little Illini game, on Thursday, January 26. Newton will attempt to move on its 11-13 season record. The Tigers enter the game with a 11-13 record after their 46-40 non-league win over Vincennes Lincoln (Vincennes, IN).
With the defeat, Marshall moves to 13-12 on the year. The Lions travel to Arcola (Arcola, IL) to face the Purple Riders in a non-league game on Saturday, January 28. The Purple Riders enter the game with a record of 17-6.