Illinois High School Basketball - Newton bested by Altamont
December 10, 2024: Altamont, IL 62411 The Newton Eagles basketball squad (Newton, IL), lost 59-44 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Altamont Indians (Altamont, IL)
With the victory, Altamont advances its record to 3-1 on the year. The Indians travel to Farina South Central (Farina, IL) to meet the Cougars in a National Trail battle on Friday, December 13. The Cougars enter the battle with a record of 2-2. Farina South Central lost 64-44 in their recent non-league battle against Vandalia (Vandalia, IL)
The Eagles now own a 2-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host North Clay/Clay City for a non-league battle on Friday, December 13. Newton will meet a squad coming off a 70-52 league win over Brownstown/St. Elmo (St. Elmo, IL). The record now stands at 4-2.