Illinois High School Softball - Newton gets by Richland County
April 22, 2024: Newton, IL 62448 The Newton Eagles got by the visiting Richland County Tigers softball squad by a count of 3-2 in Monday's league battle.
The Eagles (18-5) will now prepare for their battle against Mt. Carmel (Mt. Carmel, IL). The Golden Aces go into the Little Illini battle with a 7-7 record. In their last battle, Mt. Carmel nudged Grayville (Grayville, IL), 21-3, in a non-league battle.
The Tigers now sport a 10-7 record. They play next when they host Hutsonville/Palestine for a non-league battle on Wednesday, April 24. Richland County will meet a Tigers squad coming off a 10-0 league win over Martinsville (Martinsville, IL). The Tigers record now stands at 6-6.