In Friday's non-league contest, the Newton Eagles (Newton, IL) softball team the visiting Champaign Central Maroons (Champaign, IL), by a margin of 7-3.

With the triumph, Newton moves its record to 16-3 on the year. The Eagles host Richland County (Olney, IL) to play the Tigers in a Little Illini contest on Monday, April 24. The Tigers come into the contest with a record of 8-7. Richland County won 15-4 in their recent non-league contest against Pana (Pana, IL)

In their next game, the Maroons play the Peoria Lions (Peoria, IL) in a Big Twelve contest, on Saturday, April 22. Champaign Central will attempt to move on its 7-11 season record. The Lions come into the contest with a 1-2 record after their 20-3 league loss to Bloomington (Bloomington, IL).