Illinois High School Basketball - Newton thwarts Robinson
December 11, 2025: Newton, IL 62448 The crowd at Thursday's league challenge between the Newton Eagles (Newton, IL) and the visiting Robinson Maroons (Robinson, IL), observed Newton's basketball team knock off Robinson by a score of 65-53.
The Eagles (5-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Flora (Flora, IL). The Wolves come into the non-league challenge with a 0-10 record. In their last battle, Flora was outscored by Carmi-White County (Carmi, IL), 66-25, in a league battle.
The Maroons now own a 2-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Mt. Carmel for a Little Illini battle on Monday, December 15. Robinson will meet a Golden Aces squad coming off a 58-44 non-league win over Edwards County (Albion, IL). The Golden Aces record now stands at 8-3.