NEWTON EAGLE BASEBALL AND LOCAL SCORES – MAY 8, 2025
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The Newton Eagles came up short in a 3-1 loss to South Central in non-conference action, despite outhitting the Cougars 7 to 3.
Eagle Highlights:
- Gavin Meinhart led the offense with 2 hits and Newton’s only RBI.
- Quincy Fulton doubled and scored a run.
- David Ferguson also added a double.
- Additional hits came from Reed Tharp, Maddox Horner, and Dexter Fulton.
The Eagles (13-9) are scheduled for a home doubleheader tomorrow against Robinson and St. Anthony, weather permitting.
Other LIC & Area Scores
Local Interest:
- Marshall defeated Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine, 15-7 (non-conference)
Additional Downstate Scores:
- Cumberland beat Cerro Gordo/Bement, 9-1
- Christ Our Rock Lutheran topped Brownstown/St. Elmo, 4-2
- Father McGivney edged past St. Anthony, 6-4
- St. Joseph-Ogden shut out Tolono Unity, 10-0
Note: Several other games across the area were postponed or canceled due to rain.