Illinois High School Basketball - Newton routs Salem
December 16, 2024: Newton, IL 62448 In Monday's non-league contest, the host Newton Eagles basketball team scored a big 52-31 triumph over the Salem Wildcats.
The Eagles (7-2) will now prepare for their contest against Teutopolis (Teutopolis, IL). The Wooden Shoes go into the non-league contest with a 9-2 record. In their last contest, Teutopolis was trounced by St. Anthony (Effingham, IL), 62-49, in a non-league contest.
In their next game, the Wildcats battle the Freeburg Midgets (Freeburg, IL) in a Cahokia - Mississippi contest, on Thursday, December 19. Salem will attempt to better on its 6-5 season record. The Midgets go into the contest with a 6-4 record after their 55-29 non-league win over Mascoutah (Mascoutah, IL).