Illinois High School Basketball - Newton ripped by Marshall
January 24, 2022: Marshall, IL 62441 In Monday's league match, the host Marshall Lions basketball team scored a decisive 68-34 triumph over the Newton Eagles.
In their next game, the Lions meet the Arcola Purple Riders (Arcola, IL) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 29. Marshall will attempt to better on its 17-6 season record. The Purple Riders enter the match with a 14-10 record after their 69-38 league loss to Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland] (Kansas, IL).
With the defeat, Newton moves to 9-14 on the year. The Eagles host Richland County (Olney, IL) to meet the Tigers in a Little Illini match on Thursday, January 27. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 12-11. Richland County won 67-12 in their recent league match against Lawrenceville (Lawrenceville, IL)