Newton hadn't beaten Effingham on the road since October 15, 2022 but that history sure didn't bother them on Saturday. The Eagles had just enough and edged out the Hearts 2-1. The win was familiar territory for the Eagles, who have now won four contests in a row.
Hydi Bierman
| 10/18/25 vs Effingham | 6 |
| 10/18/25 vs Carterville | 6 |
| 10/18/25 vs Grayville | 7 |
| 10/16/25 vs Richland County | 6 |
| 10/13/25 @ Teutopolis | 8 |
| + 7 more games |
Newton was led to victory by Morgan Schafer and Hydi Bierman. Schafer had 11 digs, while Bierman had nine digs and six kills. Bierman is on a roll when it comes to kills, as she's now had five or more in each of the last 12 games she's played.
Newton's victory bumped their record up to 19-12. As for Effingham, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 19-12.
Newton didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 2-0 loss against Norris City-Omaha-Enfield on the 18th. As for Effingham, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 2-1 defeat against Edwards County on the 18th.
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