Illinois High School Basketball - Newton trounced by Tolono Unity
February 6, 2024: Tolono, IL 61880 The Tolono Unity Rockets routed the visiting Newton Eagles basketball team by a final score of 77-52 in Tuesday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Rockets face the St. Joseph-Ogden Spartans (St. Joseph, IL) in a Illini Prairie game, on Friday, February 9. Tolono Unity will attempt to move on its 23-2 season record. The Spartans enter the game with a 22-6 record after their 68-35 league win over Rantoul (Rantoul, IL).
With the defeat, Newton moves to 17-10 on the year. The Eagles host Richland County (Olney, IL) to face the Tigers in a Little Illini game on Friday, February 9. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 23-3. Richland County won 44-34 in their recent non-league game against Mascoutah (Mascoutah, IL)