Illinois High School Basketball - Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine toppled by Newton
February 11, 2025: Newton, IL 62448 Newton Eagles (Newton, IL) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine (Oblong, IL), 49-35 in a non-league match.
With the victory, Newton advances its record to 8-16 on the year. The Eagles travel to Richland County (Olney, IL) to face the Tigers in a Little Illini match on Friday, February 14. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 14-10. Richland County lost 62-51 in their recent league match against Lawrenceville (Lawrenceville, IL)
The now own a 8-14 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Neoga for a non-league match on Friday, February 14. Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine will face a Indians squad coming off a 45-34 league loss to Altamont (Altamont, IL). The Indians record now stands at 5-21.