PIQUA - Three Newton athletes advanced to the regional meet in individual events, while two relay teams will make the trip as well after finishing in the top four at the district meet at Piqua High School. McKenna Downing advanced in two events as she took second in the 1600 meter run (5:45.44) and third in the 800 (2:26.10). Reese Hess moves on after taking runner-up in the … [Read more...] about NEWTON MOVES ON TO REGIONALS IN SIX EVENTS
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MIAMI COUNTY ALL-DISTRICT SOFTBALL SELECTIONS
Miami County fielded some extremely talented softball teams in 2022 and as a result many players earned recognition by the Southwest District. In Division I, Troy’s Abby Welbaum (junior) and Briana Lavender (senior) were chosen honorable mention, was was Piqua junior Caylee Roe. Welbaum had a 1.322 ERA in 18 games pitched with 125 strikeouts and a 14-1 record. At the … [Read more...] about MIAMI COUNTY ALL-DISTRICT SOFTBALL SELECTIONS
NEWTON ADVANCES WITH 6-5 WIN OVER ‘HAWKS
PLEASANT HILL - Trailing Mississinawa Valley 5-4 into their final at bat, the Lady Indians of Newton did what needed to be done by scoring the 2 runs in the bottom of the seventh to keep their season alive. The Indians plated three runs in the first and then scored a run in the bottom of the fourth after the Blackhawks plated a run in the top half of the … [Read more...] about NEWTON ADVANCES WITH 6-5 WIN OVER ‘HAWKS
WARRIORS COMEBACK SINKS INDIANS IN GAME ONE OF THE PBR CLASSIC AT PLEASANT HILL
PLEASANT HILL — The Newton baseball team led 6-0 after four innings against Dayton Christian Saturday. But, the Warriors scored 10 runs in their final three at bats to win 10-7. Newton had taken a 4-0 lead in the second inning. Ty Schauer and Colin Tackett singled. Schauer scored on Parker Kanet’s bunt and Tackett scored on Lane Bayer’s double, with Kanet being … [Read more...] about WARRIORS COMEBACK SINKS INDIANS IN GAME ONE OF THE PBR CLASSIC AT PLEASANT HILL
NEWTON BEATS FM IN EIGHT INNINGS
PLEASANT HILL - It took grit, mental toughness and an extra inning, but Newton was able to overcome six errors in the field to defeat Franklin Monroe 9-8 in eight innings on Wednesday. The game was back-and-forth throughout as Franklin Monroe scored 3 runs in the top of the first before Newton managed to score a pair of runs in the second. The Lady Jets pushed their lead to … [Read more...] about NEWTON BEATS FM IN EIGHT INNINGS
NEWTON RECORDS 13-3 WIN OVER DIXIE
DIXIE - The Newton softball team broke open a scoreless game with four runs in the third inning and never looked back en route to a 13-3 over Dixie on Wednesday as the Lady Indians plated a run in the fourth, six in the five and one run in each of the sixth and seventh innings. Newton connected on 7 hits in the contest and took advantage of 5 errors by Dixie. Laci Miller … [Read more...] about NEWTON RECORDS 13-3 WIN OVER DIXIE
DOWNING AND HESS WIN COUNTY TITLES FOR NEWTON
PIQUA - The Newton track teams competed in the Miami County Championships on Tuesday with the girls finishing 6th as a team and the boys finishing 8th. For the girls, McKenna Downing won the 800 meter run (2:28.78) and Rylee Hess won the long jump (15' 3.25"). Downing also finished runner-up in the 1600 in a time of 5:28.20. Seth Coker and Eli Cook were the highest … [Read more...] about DOWNING AND HESS WIN COUNTY TITLES FOR NEWTON
NEWTON SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW
The Newton Indians look to have a strong showing the new newly formed Western Ohio Athletic Conference in 2022. NEWTON SOFTBALL:Longtime coach Kirk Kadel has compiled 536 wins in his 20-year career where he won a state title in 2010, so the legendary coach knows what it takes to be successful. ““We are looking to be more consistent in the field and at the plate,” said … [Read more...] about NEWTON SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW
NEWTON ADVANCES WITH WIN OVER BRADFORD…
The Newton Indians advanced in the sectional tournament on Saturday with a 70-54 win over Bradford, which avenged an 80-69 loss to the Railroaders just eight days ago. The Indians jumped out to an early lead, taking a 19-12 lead after one, but Bradford was able to cut the deficit to 32-29 at the break thanks to the hot shooting of Parker Davidson. Led by Chandler Peters, … [Read more...] about NEWTON ADVANCES WITH WIN OVER BRADFORD…
LADY INDIANS FALL IN SECTIONAL FINAL…
After dropping the final five games of the regular season, Newton found success with back-to-back wins to open the sectional tournament. Unfortunately, the Lady Indians (9-15) were pitted against state ranked Tri-Village (23-2) in the sectional final at Trotwood Madison High School on Saturday. Tri-Village showed why its one of the top teams in the state as it surged to a … [Read more...] about LADY INDIANS FALL IN SECTIONAL FINAL…
NEWTON ADVANCES TO SECTIONAL FINAL…
The Newton girls basketball team captured their second straight tournament win to advance to Saturday's sectional final against WOAC rival Tri-Village at Trotwood High School. Last Saturday the Lady Indians opened the tournament with an impressive 47-40 win over neighboring rival Milton-Union to set up Thursday's matchup against Yellow Springs. An after falling behind … [Read more...] about NEWTON ADVANCES TO SECTIONAL FINAL…