The Newton Eagles will take on the Oregon Hawks in a tournament on Monday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Friday, Newton was able to grind out a solid win over Robinson, taking the game 59-51. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Eagles' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 220th, while the Maroons are ranked 548th).
Oregon hadn't beaten Forreston on the road since December 17, 2022 but that history sure didn't bother them on Friday. The Hawks blew past the Cardinals 63-43. The Hawks have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 20 points or more this season.
Newton's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-3. As for Oregon, their win bumped their record up to 9-1.
Newton didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Oregon when the teams last played back in December of 2024, but they still walked away with a 50-45 victory. Will the Eagles repeat their success, or do the Hawks have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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