Illinois High School Basketball - Salem succumbs to Newton
December 11, 2023: Salem, IL 62881 The Newton Eagles topped the host Salem Wildcats basketball team by a final score of 53-36 in Monday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Eagles face the Teutopolis Wooden Shoes (Teutopolis, IL) in a non-league game, on Thursday, December 14. Newton will attempt to move on its 6-4 season record. The Wooden Shoes enter the game with a 6-3 record after their 55-44 non-league win over St. Anthony (Effingham, IL).
With the defeat, Salem moves to 5-5 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Freeburg (Freeburg, IL) to face the Midgets in a Cahokia - Mississippi game on Thursday, December 14. The Midgets enter the game with a record of 5-5. Freeburg won 47-43 in their recent non-league game against Mascoutah (Mascoutah, IL)