Illinois High School Softball - Newton nudges Marshall
April 13, 2023: Newton, IL 62448
Newton Eagles (Newton, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Marshall Lions (Marshall, IL), 3-2 in a league challenge.
The Eagles now sport a 11-1 record. They take the field next when they host Altamont for a non-league challenge on Friday, April 14. Newton will face a Indians squad coming off a 8-3 league win over Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City (Cowden, IL). The Indians record now stands at 5-9.
With the loss, Marshall falls to 7-2 on the campaign. The Lions host Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond (Arthur, IL) to face the Knights in a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 15. The Knights enter the challenge with a record of 11-2. Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond won 18-2 in their recent league challenge against Heritage (Broadlands, IL)