Lady Eagles win regional
By TERRY LIDY
After winning 102 games in four years at the helm and four straight Apollo crowns, Sara Beam and her Lady Eagles were after the elusive regional title against the Casey-Westfield Lady Warriors. Defeating C-W 6-1 on Senior Day last week, the Lady Eagles were confident that this was to be their day on Saturday at the Robinson 2A Regional.
"We came out fired up after scoring in the first. Once you get our team fired up, we can keep going with hits," commented Sara Beam. "We haven't been playing very well all season, and I think our six seniors decided to pick it up."
Lauren Gray led the offense going 2 for 4 with two batted in. Amber Shedelbower also helped herself with two hits. Kimberlin Wallace added a hit and scored twice. Shedelbower permitted only two hits with two walks and five strikeouts.
The Lady Eagles reached the title game with a 5-4 victory over the Marshall Lady Lions as Amber Shedelbower got the win. Mallory Kocher was the hitting star for Newton with a homer and double driving in three.
The Lady Eagles will carry a 24-6 record into the Flora 2A Sectional on Thursday versus St. Anthony, a 6-1 10 inning winner over Pana in the Pana Regional title game. St. Anthony, who won their first regional crown ever, will carry a 29-9 record into the contest. These two schools squared off in state competition last fall in 2A sectional volleyball action with St. Anthony winning.
Eagles edged in regional action
By TERRY LIDY
After clubbing Lawrenceville 12-1 in the opening round of the 2A Robinson Regional last Monday, the NCHS Eagles had their season end abruptly last Wednesday by the #1 seed Flora Wolves 2-1 in a pitching duel. Marc Brandenburg was the tough luck losing pitcher allowing only four hits. Flora scored both runs in the second and held on as the Eagles rallied to score in the sixth off Bryton Krutsinger. However, Paul Knapp pitched a scoreless seventh to earn the save in the light hitting contest. The Eagles collected only four hits themselves as the top of the lineup did all the damage. A.J. Hyatt, the lead off man, had a double. Scott Jansen, hitting second, had two hits including a double and scored the sixth inning run. Kelby McCoy, batting third, had the other Eagle hit as the Eagles finished 19-16 for the season. Senior Marc Brandenburg was effective in needing only 82 pitches to hold the powerful Wolves.
Three other seniors played their final game for Coach Jason Fulton. First sacker Kelby McCoy, left fielder and pitcher Jared Woodard and catcher Alex Frohning led the way in a winning season after the Eagles finished 13-15 last season.
Returning next year will be the home run leader, Mark Mammoser with eight and RBI leader, Connor Walters, with 38. A.J. Hyatt, Scott Jansen, Peyton Wyatt, will return along with righthanders, Zak Snearley and Dylan Casey. Also returning will be designated hitters Mark Fehrenbacher, Austin Blair and James Lidy.
Last Monday, the Eagles thumped Lawrenceville 12-1 by the 10 run rule. Zak Snearley got the win as the Eagles built a 4-0 after four innings. After the Indians scored their only run in the fifth, the Eagles tallied one in their half of the fifth and added a big seven spot in the sixth to finish the opening round game played at Boys & Girls Park. Snearley allowed six hits with no walks and three strikeouts.
Peyton Wyatt hitting clean-up, was a perfect 4 for 4. Connor Walters was 2 for 4 with three batted in. A.J. Hyatt was 2 for 3. Scott Jansen, Kelby McCoy, Alex Frohning each had a hit. Mark Mammoser added his eighth homer of the season, a three run shot.
The Olney Tigers ended up winning the Robinson Regional with a 5-2 eight inning win over Flora.
Olney is now 21-13 and advance to the Johnston City Sectional on Thursday versus Mount Carmel. Flora finished at 25-7-1.
Eagles fourth at 1A sectional
By TERRY LIDY
The young NCHS Eagles boys' track team came away with a fourth place finish last Friday at the Robinson 1A Sectional with 61 points and several qualifiers for the state finals this week at E.I.U.'s O'brien Stadium in Charleston.
James Blievernicht won the 400 meter run in 51.56 sec. to advance. The 800 relay team of Ridge Finn, Marcus Pilman, Jake Stone and Dalton Pickens won in 1:34.26 min. to advance. Mitch Mammoser advanced with a 12-9 leap in the pole vault and fifth place, but meeting the qualifying height. The 400 relay team of Ridge Finn, Marcus Pilman, Daniel Cast and Dalton Pickens finished second in 45.24 sec. to qualify.
Ridge Finn also qualified with a second place in the 200 in 22.88 sec. The 1600 relay team also qualified with a second place time of 3:34.73 min.
In other results, Dalton Pickens placed third in the 100 in 11.46 sec. and another third in the 200 in 23.51 sec.
Teutopolis won the sectional with 90 points. Robinson had 77, Olney 66, Newton 61, St. Anthony 56, Vandalia 47, Lawrenceville 46, Red Hill 34, Flora 33, Altamont 14, Mount Carmel 12, Oblong 10, St. Elmo 10, Hutsonville-Palestine 2.
Newton Eagle Football camp to be offered
The Newton Eagle Football team and staff will be hosting a football camp this summer. The camp will be July 12 - July 14 from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. for anyone going into the third grade through incoming eighth graders. The cost for the camp is $35.00 and checks may be made payable to NCHS. All campers will receive a t-shirt and instruction by the Newton Football staff, current and former players. All campers will have the opportunity to learn about each position and to have fun. Punt, Pass and Kick contest will be held in each grade level with the opportunity to win prizes. Camp forms may be picked up at the Newton High School office, the high school web site, calling Coach Jason Fulton at 618-562-8272 or emailing Coach Fulton at jfulton@roe12.net. You may sign up the day of camp. The camp will take place at Newton High School on the football field and practice facilities. Please contact Coach Fulton for a family discount on more than one camper.
