The Newton Eagles basketball squad (Newton, IL), was nudged 34-33 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Mt. Carmel Golden Aces (Mt. Carmel, IL)

With the victory, Mt. Carmel advances its record to 18-4 on the year. The Golden Aces host Casey-Westfield (Casey, IL) to meet the Warriors in a Little Illini battle on Monday, January 27. The Warriors enter the battle with a record of 9-17. Casey-Westfield lost 50-40 in their recent non-league battle against Lawrenceville (Lawrenceville, IL)

The Eagles now own a 15-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Marshall for a Little Illini battle on Monday, January 27. Newton will meet a Lions squad coming off a 48-37 non-league loss to Richland County (Olney, IL). The Lions record now stands at 12-10.