Illinois High School Basketball - Newton holds off Flora
November 26, 2021: Newton, IL 62448 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Newton Eagles (Newton, IL) and the visiting Flora Wolves (Flora, IL), saw Newton's basketball squad hold off Flora by a tally of 35-30.
With the victory, Newton improves its record to 2-4 on the campaign. The Eagles host Sullivan (Sullivan, IL) to confront the Redskins in a non-league challenge on Monday, November 29. The Redskins come into the challenge with a record of 3-1. Sullivan lost 47-33 in their recent non-league challenge against Arcola (Arcola, IL)
Next up, the Wolves confront the Mt. Carmel Golden Aces (Mt. Carmel, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, November 29. Flora will attempt to improve on its 2-3 season record. The Golden Aces come into the challenge with a 2-3 record after their 51-40 non-league loss to Richland County (Olney, IL).