Newton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 41-37 heartbreaker at the hands of the Effingham Hearts. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hearts apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Newton's defeat dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Effingham, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 6-11 record this season.
Newton will face off against Mt. Carmel at 7:30 p.m. on January 21st. As for Effingham, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Taylorville at 7:30 p.m.
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