Newton lost against Lincoln-Way East back in December of 2021 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Newton Eagles lost 69-45 to the Lincoln-Way East Griffins. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 430th, while the Griffins are ranked 175th).
Newton's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Lincoln-Way East, with the victory, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 6-4.
Newton wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 50-45 win against Oregon on the 27th. Lincoln-Way East has also already played their next contest, a 65-50 victory against Tolono Unity on the 27th.
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